Donald Trump's sister, son receive threats

As the narrative around the candidacy of Donald Trump has focused on violence at rallies as well as the provocative rhetoric of the candidate himself, two Trump family members are dealing with recent threats.

On Thursday, the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force in New York announced they were investigating a suspicious letter sent to the Manhattan home of Trump's son, Eric Trump, which contained a white powder that was later determined to be non-hazardous. 

The handwritten letter, which was opened by Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, contained the white powder and, according to ABC News, read, "If your father does not drop out of the race, the next envelope won't be a fake." The letter was signed "X," and it was postmarked March 5 from Boston. 

CBS News reports that the letter also threatened Eric Trump's children. 

The NYPD, Postal Inspection Service and the Secret Service are aiding the FBI in their investigation of the incident. 

A day later, on Friday, Donald Trump's sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, received a threatening letter that was similar in content to the letter Eric Trump received, though there was no suspicious powder found in the sister's letter. 

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Trump Barry, a judge on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, lives in Philadelphia, though it was unclear if the letter was sent to her home or office. 

The FBI issued a statement on the incident, saying, "The FBI is aware of the incident and is working closely with the United States Secret Service and U.S. Marshals Service. As it is an ongoing matter, no further details are available at this time."

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