Senator Kamala Harris releases statement on suspicious package

California Senator Kamala Harris has released a statement after a suspicious package was sent to her Sacramento office.

She it was identified at a mail facility and reported to authorities.

Nobody was injured.

Senator Harris says that leaders across the political spectrum should take their power seriously and use it to bring people together.

Here’s the full statement released by her spokesperson:

“Earlier today, Senator Harris’ office was informed that a suspicious package, similar to those that have been sent to other elected officials, was sent to our Sacramento district office. Our understanding is that a trained postal employee identified the package at a Sacramento mail facility and reported it to the authorities. Fortunately, nobody was injured. Senator Harris is enormously grateful to law enforcement officials across the country who have worked so hard over the past week to keep our fellow citizens safe.

“At this moment, it is incumbent upon leaders across the political spectrum to take seriously the power they hold. It is the responsibility of our leaders to use their role as public figures to elevate our discourse and bring people together.”