Police: Donald Trump Jr.’s wife exposed to white powder
A police department spokesman says a preliminary test of the powder indicated it wasn't dangerous.
Donal Trump Jr., wife Vanessa Trump, and their children walk out together after attending church service at St. John's Episcopal Church across from the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo)
Police say Donald Trump Jr.’s wife opened an envelope that contained white powder, felt ill and was taken to New York City hospital as a precaution.
A police department spokesman says a preliminary test of the powder indicated it wasn’t dangerous.
They say Vanessa Trump called 911 Monday morning after opening a letter addressed to Donald Trump Jr. at their midtown Manhattan apartment. Police say she said she was coughing and felt nauseous.
The Trump Organization didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. It’s unclear what the powder was.
Detectives from the New York Police Department’s intelligence division and Secret Service agents are investigating. A spokeswoman for the Secret Service hasn’t responded to a request for comment.
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