WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Here’s how U.S. politicians and business leaders reacted after Donald Trump was shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
See also reactions from foreign leaders here and investors here
Former U.S. President Trump
“I want to thank the U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement for their swift response to the recent shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to express my condolences to the families of the shooting victims. Lally was killed, and The family of another man who was seriously injured, it’s unbelievable that such an act could happen in our country and we currently know nothing about the shooter and immediately knew something was wrong because I heard whoosh. There was a whoosh, a gunshot, and immediately I felt the bullet tearing my skin, so I realized what was happening.
Democratic US President Biden
“I have been informed of the shooting that occurred at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I am happy to hear that he is safe and doing well. As we wait, my prayers are with him and his family and all who attended the rally Jill and I thanked the Secret Service for getting him out.
U.S. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris
“I have been informed of the shooting that occurred at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania. Doug and I are relieved that he was not seriously injured. Our thoughts go out to him, his family, and everyone affected by this senseless incident. Prayers for those injured and affected by the shooting. We thank the U.S. Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action. This type of violence has no place in our country. Together, we must condemn this abhorrent behavior and Do your part to ensure this behavior doesn’t happen.
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Schumer
“I am appalled 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.
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson
“Kelly and I are praying for President Trump and all participants at today’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania, and we express our gratitude to the law enforcement officers who responded to the scene. I have been briefed by law enforcement and will continue to monitor the situation. . This horrific act of political violence at a peaceful campaign rally has no place in this country and should be unanimously and strongly condemned.
U.S. Republican Senator J.D. Vance, Trump’s possible running mate
“Today was not just an isolated incident. A core premise of the Biden campaign was that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs. This rhetoric led directly to the assassination attempt on President Trump.
U.S. Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
“Tonight, all Americans are grateful that President Trump appears to be OK after a despicable attack on a peaceful rally. Violence has no place in our politics. We applaud the prompt work of the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies.
U.S. House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
“My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump. I appreciate the decisive law enforcement response. America is a democracy. Political violence of any kind is unacceptable.”
U.S. Democratic Representative and former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi
“As someone whose family has been the victim of political violence, I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe. As we learn more about this Let’s stay tuned as more details of the horrific incident emerge.
U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland
“The FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the Department’s National Security Division are currently working with the Secret Service and local state and local law enforcement partners in Butler, Pennsylvania. My heart goes out to the former President Our thoughts are with those injured and the families of those who lost their lives in this horrific attack. We will not tolerate violence of any kind and it is an attack on our democracy. The Department of Justice will use all available resources to investigate.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas
“The Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service are working with law enforcement partners to respond to and investigate the shooting. We condemn this act of violence in the strongest possible terms and commend the Secret Service for their swift action today. We are working with President Biden, Maintaining the safety and security of presidential candidates and their campaigns is one of our department’s most important priorities.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
“The entire Department of Defense condemns this type of violence, which has absolutely no place in our democracy. This is not how we resolve our differences in America, and it must not be this way. Reports indicate former President Trump is safe “I am so relieved.” My prayers go out to him and his family and everyone affected by this shocking incident. “
Former U.S. President, Republican George W. Bush
“Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe and sound after this cowardly attack. We commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their swift response.”
Former U.S. President, Democrat Obama
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. While we don’t yet know exactly what happened, former President Trump was not seriously harmed, and we should all breathe a sigh of relief and use this moment to recommit civility and respect in our In politics, Michelle and I wish him a speedy recovery.
The Carter Center, the organization of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
“The Carter Center condemns the violence that occurred at former President Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania. While we don’t know all the facts, we do know that all Americans should be able to gather together peacefully without fear of violence. Our Thoughts It is President Trump and everyone affected by this horrific act who calls on all Americans to embrace civility in our democratic process.
Spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres:
“The Secretary-General unequivocally condemns this act of political violence. He extends his best wishes to President Trump for a speedy recovery.”
Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes:
“I thank God that President Trump survived the assassination attempt and is now safe. This situation requires a swift and thorough federal investigation to determine all the circumstances of this cowardly attack and to find out if anyone else was involved.” in.
Republican U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene:
“Democrats want this to happen. They’ve wanted Trump out of office for years, and they’re prepared to do whatever it takes to make that happen.”
U.S. Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz posted a video on social media in which Trump raised his fist and was covered in blood:
“struggle!”
Former Democratic U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords was shot and killed in 2011 and later founded a gun control organization:
“Political violence is horrific. I know it. My thoughts are with former President Trump and all those affected by today’s inexcusable violence. Political violence is un-American and will never be acceptable.”
No. 2 Steve Scalise, a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, was shot and killed in an act of political violence in 2017:
“For weeks, Democratic leaders have been fomenting ludicrous hysteria that a Donald Trump reelection win would be the end of American democracy. Clearly, we have seen far-left lunatics act out with violent rhetoric in the past. This inflammatory rhetoric must stop. .
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos:
“Tonight, our former president displayed tremendous grace and courage under real fire. So grateful for his safety and saddened for the victims and their families.”
Apple CEO Cook:
“I pray for President Trump’s speedy recovery. My heart goes out to him, the other victims and the Trump family. I strongly condemn this act of violence.”
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella:
“There is simply no place for violence of any kind in our society. I send my best wishes for a speedy recovery to President Trump and all those affected by today’s horrific events.”
