The Montgomery County Republican Committee headquarters in Pennsylvania was temporarily closed on Saturday following a bomb threat received over the phone, according to a statement from the state GOP.
The threat, described as “angry” and filled with profanity, was made around 11:07 a.m., leading to the office’s closure. Pennsylvania Republicans highlighted that this incident reflects a concerning increase in threats aimed at party members and offices since September.
“Nothing will stop us from working to elect those who will put our country back on track,” said Lawrence Tabas, Chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania. He emphasized the importance of peaceful elections, adding, “There should be unanimous agreement that political violence has no place in our elections, especially after an innocent Butler County husband and father lost his life to political violence.”
The incident in Montgomery County is part of a series of recent threats targeting the party. In early September, a GOP staff member in Erie County received graphic and violent death threats via text from a state resident, explicitly threatening the staffer’s life.
On October 10, a separate incident occurred when protestors allegedly forced their way into the Delaware County Republican headquarters, threatening staff members and preventing them from leaving. Two female volunteers reported feeling unsafe during the confrontation.
Additionally, on October 17, several GOP-affiliated individuals received an anonymous letter warning of potential harm to their property and families if former President Donald Trump wins in November. The letter contained ominous language about future consequences.
Local law enforcement, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Election Integrity Task Force, and the FBI have been alerted to these ongoing threats, as officials work to protect party members and ensure election security.
