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Utah's LG says Postal inspector intercepts letter with suspicious powder meant for her office
KSL News • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. Postal Inspection Service intercepted an envelope containing suspicious white powder and threatening letters addressed to Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson's office, part of a series of similar threats sent to election officials nationwide ahead of the November midterms.
- Henderson confirmed the powder's substance remains unidentified but noted that similar letters contained non-toxic powder used as a scare tactic, emphasizing that these threats will not disrupt the election process.
- This incident follows a similar threat in September 2024 when the FBI intercepted a letter with white powder sent to Henderson, highlighting ongoing security concerns amid heightened political tensions and unfounded voter fraud claims.
- The threats coincide with increased pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice on Utah and other states to release voter data, which Henderson has resisted citing state law restrictions.
- The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are actively investigating these threatening mailings, which have targeted multiple election officials and lawmakers across party lines.
