Seven people at Joint Base Andrews fell ill after a "suspicious package" containing "negative sentiments" towards President Trump and his actions was sent to the Maryland military facility, the U.S. military said Friday.
The latest: "There were no specific threats towards the President or other government officials" in the package that was sent Thursday, but the statement from the 316th Wing of the U.S. Air Force at the base said "emergency responders evacuated the building and connecting building and established a cordon around the area" as a precaution.
- "Seven individuals felt ill and were assessed by the JB Andrews medical team and were released. Joint Base Andrews first responders were immediately dispatched to the scene," the statement added.
The big picture: The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is leading an investigation into the incident at the base outside D.C. that's often used by Trump and other top U.S. officials, which CNN first reported on.
- CNN reported that the package "contained an unknown white powder," citing two sources familiar with the investigation. However, Friday afternoon's statement said no powder or hazardous materials were found following an assessment by Bioenvironmental Engineering, Emergency Management, Fire Department and Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
- They conducted testing for "multiple contaminants" and determined there is no active threat, according to the emailed statement from the 316th Wing of the U.S. Air Force.
Zoom in: The seven individuals were "nearby when the package was opened, and they felt ill afterward," said Matt Ebarb, a spokesperson for the 316th Wing of the U.S. Air Force at the base, in an email earlier Friday afternoon.
- "Joint Base Andrews first responders were dispatched to the scene, determined there were no immediate threats, and normal operations have resumed," he said.
Editor's note: This article has been updated with additional details throughout.
