OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – The Trudeau government is calling the bomb threat situation in the U.S. very troubling.
Crude pipe bombs targeting Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, and CNN were intercepted Tuesday night and on Wednesday. There were no explosions, nor any reports of injuries.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says at this point, “there’s no known connection to Canada in any way.”
“There is no reason to adjust or change the Canadian threat level,” he said.
“But this is clearly a serious situation in the United States. We’re following it very closely. If there is any way that we are called upon to assist our American neighbours, certainly we will be doing that with full collaboration.”
Goodale wouldn’t comment on any potential political motive, but says Canada treats all threats seriously.
“We will obviously pursue further analysis, as it develops, to see what was the genesis of this. What was the motivation? And are there other security lessons that need to be learned?”
The White House has condemned the attacks aimed at Democrats and perceived opponents of the administration.
“These cowardly actions are despicable & have no place in this Country,” tweeted Vice President Mike Pence.
President Donald Trump retweeted Pence, adding “I agree wholeheartedly!”
I agree wholeheartedly! https://t.co/ndzu0A30vU
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 24, 2018
– With files from the Associated Press
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