“The Squad,” made up of Congress’ most progressive members, condemned the attempted assassination of former President Trump on Saturday, though some were hesitant to mention him specifically.
The group’s leader, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York), issued the strongest statement yet condemning the violence and supporting President Trump’s restoration.
“Political violence, including the horrific events we witnessed in Pennsylvania, cannot be tolerated. It is completely unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms. My heart goes out to all the victims and I wish the former president a speedy recovery,” AOC said.
“My condolences go out to the family of those killed at Trump’s rallies. We must all be exhausted by the constant senseless violence in our society. Political violence is abhorrent and must end. I pray for the former president’s full recovery. This is a terrifying time for our democracy,” said Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.).
Political violence, including the horrific incidents we have witnessed in Pennsylvania, will not be tolerated.
This is completely unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms.
We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims and pray for the former President’s speedy recovery.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2024
My condolences go out to the family of the man killed at a Trump rally. We must all be exhausted by the constant, senseless violence in our society.
Political violence is abhorrent and must end. I pray for the former president’s full recovery. This is a frightening time for democracy.
— Rep. Jamaal Bowman (@RepBowman) July 13, 2024
Other members of the “Squad,” including Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pennsylvania), condemned the violence without specifically mentioning former President Donald Trump.
Sad to hear of the tragedy that occurred at today’s Trump rally. We must condemn the violence and pray for the victims. May calm and decency prevail 🙏🏽
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 14, 2024
We must always collectively condemn political violence.
I mourn those who lost their lives and pray for the families of the victims. I hope for a full recovery for all those injured today in Butler, Pennsylvania.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 14, 2024
No one should fear for their life anywhere, including at a political rally.
We strongly condemn this senseless act of violence and pray for all those affected.
— Rep. Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) July 14, 2024
As we learn more about the Butler shooting, my thoughts go out to all of the victims and my condolences go out to the victims’ families.
Political violence only breeds more violence, and we must all unite to condemn it.
— Rep. Summer Lee (@RepSummerLee) July 14, 2024
I am horrified by the situation unfolding in Butler, Pennsylvania. Political violence is deplorable and unacceptable.
— Congressman Delia Ramirez (@repdeliaramirez) July 14, 2024
All members of the Squad have previously said that Trump would pose a threat to democracy and the US Constitution if elected.
Democratic lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), strongly condemned the violence and sent their best wishes to former President Donald Trump. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) also condemned the violence.
Political violence is totally unacceptable.
We pray for a speedy recovery for Donald Trump and anyone else who may have been injured.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 13, 2024
Violence has no place in our democracy, and my thoughts are with President Trump and all those affected by today’s rally.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 13, 2024
