Liberal terrorism? Two hospitalized after exposure to unknown powder at Sen. Cruz’s Houston campaign office

Joe NewbyOctober 2, 2018

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On Tuesday, news broke that two people were hospitalized after a suspicious letter containing white powder was opened. The Houston Fire Department said the 9th floor of the Phoenix Tower has been evacuated and hazardous materials personnel are working to determine the nature of the unknown substance.

Two people were taken to the hospital after apparently being exposed to a white powdery substance in an office building at 3200 SW Fwy. The 9th floor of the Phoenix Tower has been evacuated as HFD HazMat is responding to the scene working to determine the nature of the substance.

— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) October 2, 2018

The Daily Caller said the letter “was opened by campaign staff and authorities were immediately called, according to The Weekly Standard.”

The Houston Fire Department lifted the evacuation order and said the powder tested negative for any hazardous substance:

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The evacuation order has been lifted for the office building at 3200 SW Fwy. All tests were negative for any hazardous substance.

— Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) October 2, 2018

Nevertheless, reaction to the incident was predictable, as a number of people see it as an act of left-wing domestic terrorism.

“Democrats have unleashed their minions against Republican officials,” Jim Hoft said at the Gatway Pundit.

Others responded:

https://twitter.com/toddstarnes/status/1047177788472664065

I don’t care what you think about Ted Cruz, this kind of thing is NEVER ok. Even if it’s just a so-called prank with flour or something physically harmless. You’re still terrifying innocent office workers. Sick and cruel. #txlege #TXSen https://t.co/A2kGhSxMlS

— Sarah Rumpf (@rumpfshaker) October 2, 2018

Find the person who did this, lock them up, and throw away the key. https://t.co/dNOP3PX7fb

— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) October 2, 2018

Works for us.

They are going to kill somebody in the next 6 months.

— David Reaboi, Late Republic Nonsense (@davereaboi) October 2, 2018

Let’s hope not.

But then there’s this:

Houston-area media are also reporting that Ted Cruz's Houston office has been locked down due to a suspicious package incident, though no injuries have been reported. https://t.co/mREH2LHxpc

— Rusty Surette (@KBTXRusty) October 2, 2018