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TRUMP Tower was evacuated today following the discovery of a suspicious package.

The NYPD and FDNY rushed to Trump Tower following reports of a suspicious package in the atrium shortly before 4:30pm local time, the NY Post reported.

Heavily armed New York City Police (NYPD) officers stand guard at the entrance of Trump Tower (file photo)
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Heavily armed New York City Police (NYPD) officers stand guard at the entrance of Trump Tower (file photo)Credit: Getty Images
People were seen rushing from the skyscraper as the incident unfolded
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People were seen rushing from the skyscraper as the incident unfolded

Sources said CCTV showed a boy with his family leave his yellow backpack in the atrium.

Police said a sniffer dog was brought in indicated the package may contain an explosive.

The all-clear was given within minutes after police investigated the package.

Reports suggested the package was a backpack containing a toy.

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An NYPD spokesman said: "All clear at Trump Tower following the earlier suspicious package in the lobby."

The 58-story skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan is currently used as the headquarters for the Trump Organization.

The all-clear has since been given at the Manhattan skyscraper
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The all-clear has since been given at the Manhattan skyscraper
Trump is currently in Florida, although Trump Tower is his primary residence
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Trump is currently in Florida, although Trump Tower is his primary residenceCredit: Getty Images

It is also the primary residence of Donald Trump, and has been the primary site of his presidential transition efforts.

Trump is currently at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

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