August 22nd 2024.
During the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a troubling discovery was made at one of the hotels housing the delegates. A breakfast buffet, intended for the delegates, was found to be infested with maggots. As a result, at least one delegate fell ill, prompting an investigation by the FBI.
Authorities are currently looking into the possibility that the insects were deliberately placed in the food at the Fairmont Chicago hotel. This particular hotel is home to delegates from Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and South Dakota. According to the convention's information center, multiple female suspects entered the building and proceeded to place unknown objects on the tables where food was being served. After doing so, they quickly left the area. One delegate was treated for their sickness and released on the scene.
The discovery of maggots caused a stir among the delegates staying at the Fairmont Chicago hotel. Indiana delegate Karen Tallian recounted the shocking experience of her friends finding the bugs while trying to enjoy their breakfast. She explained how two women who had been hiding in the bathroom suddenly appeared and threw the maggots into the buffet. The hotel's spokesperson, Haley Robles, confirmed that a group of individuals caused a disturbance, but the staff acted quickly to clean and sanitize the area, allowing the event to continue without further incident.
The Democratic National Convention, which began on Monday and will conclude on Thursday with the formal nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris, has been met with several unsettling incidents. On Wednesday, bugs were discovered in the food around 6:45 AM, causing a delay in the delegates' morning routine. Tracy Boyd, an Indiana delegate, praised the police and state troopers for their swift response in handling the situation.
According to witnesses, the affected food was replaced within an hour, and the convention proceeded as planned. However, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling provided little information about the incident, only mentioning the possibility of someone deliberately placing objects in the food. He also noted that there was confusion over whether the insects were maggots or mealworms.
As of Thursday afternoon, no one has claimed responsibility for the incident. Outside of the convention, pro-Palestinian protesters staged a demonstration, carrying flags and placards in support of Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Indiana Democratic Party spokesperson Sam Barloga condemned the incident, stating that while peaceful protests are a right for all Americans, such violent attacks have no place in a democracy.
This is not the first time a similar incident has occurred. Less than a month ago, the Palestinian Youth Movement's DMV chapter claimed responsibility for placing maggots, mealworms, and crickets on a table at the Watergate Hotel, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staying. Sadly, this is just one of many disturbing events to have taken place during the convention. On Tuesday, several hotels being used for the gathering, including Nobu Hotel, Hotel Chicago West Loop, and Hyatt House Chicago, received bomb threats and anti-Semitic notes. The Democratic National Convention has been marred by these incidents, but the delegates remain determined to continue with their important work.
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