Pennsylvania lawmakers quickly and forcefully responded to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa., just 35 miles north of Pittsburgh.

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

No matter one’s political views, resorting to violence undermines the principles of our democracy.

There’s no room for political violence in our commonwealth or in the U.S.

Blayre and I are praying for the former president, his family and those injured at today’s event.

— Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis (@LGAustinDavis) July 13, 2024

Dina and I are praying for President Trump and all who were injured today in Butler PA.

— Dave McCormick (@DaveMcCormickPA) July 13, 2024

We must never accept political violence. The former president, his family, and all attendees at the rally in Butler tonight are in my thoughts, and I am hoping for their health and safety.

— Bob Casey Jr. (@Bob_Casey) July 13, 2024

The violence we saw in Butler today is horrifying, and has no place in our democracy. Marion and I are grateful to the courageous law enforcement officers and first responders who acted immediately to keep President Trump safe.

— Matt Cartwright (@CartwrightPA) July 14, 2024

There is no place for violence—not in PA or anywhere else.
I’m glad to see reports former President Trump is okay and receiving medical care. I want to thank the Secret Service for their heroics in a difficult situation. I will continue to monitor this developing situation.

— Chrissy Houlahan (@HoulahanForPa) July 13, 2024

Sickened by what just happened in western PA this evening at the Trump rally. I hope everyone who was there, from the former President to the rally spectators, are okay. Political violence must not be allowed in our country. https://t.co/WJ3mPFdnwb

— US Rep Brendan Boyle (@RepBrendanBoyle) July 13, 2024

Tonight our prayers are with President Trump, his family, and all those who are at the rally.

— John Joyce (@JohnJoyceForPA) July 13, 2024

The assassination attempt on President Trump is shocking and abhorrent. I am deeply upset to learn that another person has fell at the hand of this coward.

— Glenn “GT” Thompson (@CongressmanGT) July 14, 2024

Political violence is wrong – period.

— Congressman Dwight Evans🟧 (@RepDwightEvans) July 14, 2024

Thank God President Trump is ok. He’s a fighter and Cindy and I pray for his full and speedy recovery. We continue to pray for the health and safety of everyone at the rally. pic.twitter.com/aFwbZVyjCw

— Rep. Lloyd Smucker (@RepSmucker) July 13, 2024

President Trump is a fighter and will be ok. Let us all pray for our United States of America.

— Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸 (@RepBrianFitz) July 13, 2024

Political violence has no place in Western PA, no place in America.

I hope former President Trump and everyone else are okay.

— Congressman Chris Deluzio (@RepDeluzio) July 13, 2024

My statement on the violence in Butler, PA today: pic.twitter.com/nkg7VzTh5i

— Rep. Susan Wild (@RepSusanWild) July 13, 2024

I am deeply disturbed by today act of violence that has absolutely no place in the Commonwealth or anywhere.

My regards are with the families who will be forever impacted by this heinous act. pic.twitter.com/Mocv7ljH61

— Michelle Henry (@PAAttorneyGen) July 14, 2024

I am deeply troubled to learn of the events in Butler today, and I am thankful the former president is safe.

My prayers are with the former president, his family, all victims, and all in attendance at the rally.

Political violence — any violence — has no place in our society.

— Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (@RepDean) July 14, 2024

As we find out more about the shooting in Butler, I extend my sympathies to all the victims and extend my condolences to their loved ones.

Political violence only leads to more violence—and we all must come together to condemn it.

— Rep. Summer Lee (@RepSummerLee) July 14, 2024

My family, myself and my team were in attendance for tonight’s rally in Butler with President Trump. We are safe and we are praying for Mr. Trump and everyone involved. Thank you to law enforcement and first responders for their quick action.

— Rep. Mike Kelly (@MikeKellyPA) July 14, 2024

 

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