AP: Donald Trump Jr.’s Wife Opens Envelope Containing White Powder, Taken to Hospital
Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Politics News Donald TrumpPer the AP, Vanessa Trump was taken to a hospital today after opening a letter that contained a white powder substance. (UPDATE: The NYPD says a preliminary test indicates the powder isn’t dangerous.)
BREAKING: Police: Donald Trump Jr.’s wife taken to New York hospital after opening letter containing white powder.
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 12, 2018
This story is still developing, and will be updated when more information becomes available. Vanessa Trump’s condition is not known at this time, nor has there been a positive identification of the white powder.
Update, 1:48 p.m.: The AP story has some additional detail:
They say Vanessa Trump called 911 Monday morning after opening a letter addressed to Donald Trump Jr. at their midtown Manhattan apartment. Police say she said she was coughing and felt nauseous.
And:
Detectives from the New York Police Department’s intelligence division and Secret Service agents are investigating. A spokeswoman for the Secret Service hasn’t responded to a request for comment.
Police say a hazmat unit is also at the scene.
Update, 2:01 p.m.: The AP has added this text:
A police department spokesman says a preliminary test of the powder indicated it wasn’t dangerous.