Democrats and Never Trumpers have condemned Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Gunfire rang out while former President Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Breitbart News reported. A single bullet appeared to strike Trump, but the Secret Service later said the president was alive and recovering from the shooting.
Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif., former Speaker of the House), 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
I am horrified by the events that occurred at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 13, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump.
We thank law enforcement for their decisive response.
America is a democratic nation.
Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) July 13, 2024
As someone whose family has been a victim of political violence, I know firsthand that any political violence has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe.
As more details emerge about this horrific incident, let’s pray for the safety of all the victims…
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 13, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Tweeted“Now is the time for all Americans who love our country to turn away from division, renounce all violence, and unite in prayer for President Trump and his family.”
Never-Trumpers (Republicans who opposed Trump in 2016 or have opposed him since 2020) also condemned the violence and wished the former president well.
Karen and I are praying for President Trump and we call on all Americans to join us.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) July 13, 2024
Please join me and my family in praying right now for our great country and the entire Trump family.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 13, 2024
Pray for our broken country.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 13, 2024
“I am relieved that our former President is safe and well. It is outrageous and tragic that someone would commit such a heinous and evil act. I thank the Secret Service for their swift response. This is a very sad day for America.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) July 13, 2024
Political violence has no place in American life.
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 13, 2024
I am sickened and saddened. Violence of any kind is unacceptable. My heart goes out to President Trump and his family. We are a nation in trouble. 💔 pic.twitter.com/PRaIYVptGL
— SE Cup (@secupp) July 13, 2024
As of press time, President Biden has yet to issue a statement, but initial reports indicated he was at the church at the time of the shooting and may have been briefed on the situation. The identity and motive of the shooter have not been confirmed.
