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Bomb threats made against Congressman Chris Deluzio’s Carnegie, Beaver County offices

Congressman Chris Deluzio’s offices have been targeted with bomb threats.

A spokesperson said on social media that Deluzio’s offices in Beaver County and Carnegie were targets of bomb threats on Friday afternoon.

All staff are safe, the spokesperson said, thanking law enforcement for their swift response.

“Political violence and threats like this are unacceptable,” the spokesperson said.

The threats come days after Deluzio (D-17th District) and five other lawmakers issued a message over social media, calling on U.S. military members to uphold the Constitution and defy “illegal orders.”

President Donald Trump responded on social media by calling the message “seditious behavior” that’s “punishable by DEATH.”

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Deluzio, a veteran, condemned Trump’s comments and said the president has “no regard for the law.”

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Multiple other leaders condemned the president’s words, including Sen. John Fetterman, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Congresswoman Summer Lee.

It’s unknown whether the recent social media exchange was a factor in the bomb threats.

Allegheny County Police said their squad searched the area with Carnegie officers and did not find anything.

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