After gunfire was heard at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued statements condemning the violence.
President Obama issued a statement condemning “political violence” and saying such acts would “not be tolerated.” The former president added that “everyone should be relieved” that Trump was not “seriously harmed.”
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy,” President Obama said in a statement. post Regarding X.: “While we still don’t know exactly what happened, we are relieved that former President Trump was not seriously injured and should take this opportunity to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in politics. Michelle and I wish him a speedy recovery.”
Political violence has no place in our democracy. While we still don’t know exactly what happened, we should be relieved that former President Trump was not seriously injured and use this opportunity to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in politics.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024
“Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process,” Clinton wrote. “Hillary and I are grateful that President Trump is safe and our hearts are with all those affected by today’s attack at our rally in Pennsylvania and we thank the U.S. Secret Service for their swift action.”
“Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. Hillary and I are grateful that President Trump is safe, our hearts go out to all those affected by the attack at today’s rally in Pennsylvania, and we thank the U.S. Secret Service for their swift action.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) July 14, 2024
Obama and Clinton’s comments came after Trump was rushed off the stage after gunshots were heard minutes after he began speaking at a rally.
Gunshots could be heard and the crowd could be heard screaming and ducking for cover. Secret Service agents could be seen running over Trump and surrounding him. The former president appeared to have blood on his ear and the side of his face.
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) July 13, 2024
BREAKING: An assassination attempt is made on Donald Trump at a rally. After gunshots are heard, Trump’s ears and face are covered in blood. pic.twitter.com/3Tb6pDvv3V
— Brendon Leslie (@BrendonLeslie) July 13, 2024
The Trump campaign released a statement saying the former president was “in good spirits” and was “undergoing testing at a local medical facility.”
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