White powder discovered in Manhattan DA’s office after Trump’s violent Truth Social posts

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS March, 2023 View in browser White powder discovered in Manhattan DA's office after Trump's violent Truth Social posts   Alex Woodward White powder was discovered inside an envelope at the New York County district attorney's office shortly after noon on 24 March, hours after former president Donald Trump raged at Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg and suggested "death and destruction" would follow any potential criminal indictment.   A grand jury has been convened to review evidence and hear witness testimony involving the former president's alleged hush money payment to an adult film star in the lead up to the presidential election in 2016.   Read the full story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Texas Republicans propose creation of vigilante group to hunt migrants at the border that will have immunity from prosecution > Top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries warns Trump's incendiary rhetoric might 'get someone killed' > 'He's playing with fire': Trump's history of courting violence collides with Waco campaign rally Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now The View from Westminster  Every weekday, 6pm (UK time) Written by John Rentoul Join now If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.