Bomb threat from Philadelphia Man forces evacuation at Pennsylvania GOP headquarters

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The headquarters of the Montgomery County Republican Committee was evacuated Saturday after receiving a bomb threat, sparking a series of violent incidents targeting GOP staff and offices. The threat came via a phone call at 11:07 a.m. that included angry and profane statements, according to commission officials.

This incident follows a disturbing pattern of escalating threats, violence and intimidation directed at GOP members and staff in Pennsylvania. On September 6, a Republican staffer in Erie County was the target of death threats from a Philadelphia man, who allegedly sent messages like, “Your days are numbered, Bitch!” and “GONNA FING FIND YOU AND SKIN YOU ALIVE AND USE YOUR SKIN FOR FING TOILET PAPER, YOU F*ING KKKT!”

In another incident, on October 10, individuals allegedly broke into the Delaware County Republican headquarters, threatening to kill staff members and denying them access to the premises. More recently, on October 17, several GOP members received anonymous threatening letters. The letters reportedly stated: “Should your candidate win… we know where you live, you will be in the database,” and warned of possible consequences, including damage to family and property.

These threats come amid increased tensions ahead of the 2024 elections. Authorities, including local police, Governor Josh Shapiro’s Election Integrity Task Force and the FBI, have been notified of the incidents. No information has been released about ongoing investigations or potential suspects.

Despite the increase in violent threats, Republican Party leaders remain steadfast. “Nothing will stop us from working to elect those who will get our country back on track,” said Pennsylvania Republican Party Chairman Lawrence Tabas. He condemned the attacks and called for an end to political violence, urging Pennsylvanians to express their opinions through voting rather than through intimidation and threats.

Tabas’ comments referenced a recent tragic incident in Butler County in which a man lost his life in what was described as politically motivated violence. The increasing frequency of such threats has led to calls from officials and community leaders for increased security measures and broader, bipartisan condemnation.