U.S. lawmakers and politicians voiced their concern for Donald Trump’s well-being after shots were reportedly heard Saturday at the former president’s Pennsylvania rally.
The former president was evacuated from the rally stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, after reported gunfire. Secret Service agents appeared to yell at Trump to get down, which he did, before they escorted him off the stage.
“Praying for President Donald Trump,” Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) wrote on X. “There is never any place for political violence.”
Praying for President Donald Trump.
There is never any place for political violence.
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) July 13, 2024
Scalise himself is a survivor of gun violence, as he was one of four people injured in 2017 when a gunman opened fire on the Republican congressional baseball team when it was practicing in Alexandria, Virginia.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) also said he is “praying for President Trump.”
Kelly and I are praying for President Trump and all the attendees of the campaign rally today in Pennsylvania, and we send our gratitude to the law enforcement who responded at the scene.
I have been briefed by law enforcement and am continuing to monitor the developments. This…— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) July 13, 2024
Numerous other lawmakers have also written their own statements, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who claimed “the Democrats and the media are to blame for every drop of blood spilled today.”
Someone just tried to ASSASSINATE President Trump.
The Democrats and the media are to blame for every drop of blood spilled today.
For years and years, they’ve demonized him and his supporters.
Today, someone finally tried to take out the leader of our America First and the… pic.twitter.com/38cFXjQdwx
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) July 13, 2024
I am horrified by what happened 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
Tonight, all Americans are grateful that President Trump appears to be fine after a despicable attack on a peaceful rally. Violence has no place in our politics. We appreciate the swift work of the Secret Service and other law enforcement.
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) July 13, 2024
Karen and I are praying for President Trump and urge every American to join us.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) July 13, 2024
Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable.
It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States.
I have been briefed on the situation. @PAStatePolice are on the scene in Butler County and working with our federal and local…
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 13, 2024
Now is the time for every American who loves our country to step back from the division, renounce all violence, and unite in prayer for President Trump and his family.
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) July 13, 2024
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Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung said in a statement that the former president is OK and is “being checked out at a local medical facility.” Cheung also said Trump gives his regards to law enforcement and first responders on the scene.
The Secret Service revealed that the event is “an active Secret Service investigation,” and that more information will be released when available.