While Distracted Spying on Congress, Capitol Police Orders Useless Capitol Evacuation
The U.S. Capitol Police ordered an immediate evacuation of the Capitol grounds early Wednesday evening over an aircraft that posed a “probable threat” to the complex. Within a half hour, the threat turned out to be bureaucratic incompetence.
“The Capitol was evacuated out of an abundance of caution this evening,” the department wrote on Twitter.
The Capitol was evacuated out of an abundance of caution this evening.
There is no threat at the Capitol.
More details to come. pic.twitter.com/7qqxqQyzlD
— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) April 20, 2022
The aircraft provoking the brief evacuation turned out to be an Army parachute team for Wednesday’s baseball game at Nationals Park for Military Appreciation Day. Washington Examiner National Security Reporter Tom Rogan found the aircraft on radar moments after the Capitol alert. Add a quick online search, and it became clear the plane was connected to the local sporting event honoring service members.
The military aircraft, listed on FightRadar 24 as a call sign for Army parachute team, appears to be heading away from DC now – https://t.co/92xJkjklNT pic.twitter.com/TV4BCSd8xR
— Tom Rogan (@TomRtweets) April 20, 2022
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