Gov. Gavin Newsom, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats joined Republicans as California leaders Saturday evening prayed for President Donald Trump after he fell to the ground, injured as gun shots rang out during a rally in Pennsylvania.
“Violence has no place in our democracy,” Newsom said in a tweet.
Violence has NO place in our democracy. My thoughts are with President Trump and everyone impacted at the rally today.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 13, 2024
Pelosi, whose husband was attacked by an intruder in his San Francisco home in 2022, recalled that incident.
“As one 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,” she said.
As one 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 details about this horrifying incident, let us pray that all those…
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 13, 2024
Republicans also reacted with horror at the shooting, which came two days before the GOP gathers for its national convention in Milwaukee. Trump is scheduled to be formally nominated at the convention.
Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford said he was “horrified” at the shooting.
I’m horrified to see the violent attack on former President Trump today. Political violence is never acceptable, and those responsible must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
My prayers are with President Trump, his family, and our country during this time.
— Rep. David Valadao (@RepDavidValadao) July 13, 2024
Rep. John Duarte, R-Modesto, said “This was clearly an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate. “
I am shocked by the news of a shooting at former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania today. This was clearly an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate. Political violence is unacceptable, senseless, and un-American.
My thoughts are with former President Trump,…
— Rep. John Duarte (CA-13) (@RepDuarteCA13) July 13, 2024
Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Elk Grove, saw a higher power at work as Trump appeared to be in good spirits.
“At critical moments in our history the hand of Providence has intervened to protect our country, and I believe we witnessed that today,” he said.
At critical moments in our history the hand of Providence has intervened to protect our country, and I believe we witnessed that today. This should awaken every American to the dangerous and violent lunatic fringe that is stirring in our country and we must ALL unite against it.
— Tom McClintock (@RepMcClintock) July 14, 2024
Pray for President Trump. I know he will be undaunted.
— Rep. Doug LaMalfa (@RepLaMalfa) July 13, 2024
I’m praying for President Trump. I hope everyone will join me.
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) July 13, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump for a speedy recovery and with the families of the innocent rally supporters who were tragically affected.
We must also appreciate and thank the bravery of the Secret Service members who courageously protected the former…
— Steve Garvey (@SteveyGarvey6) July 14, 2024
Horrified by this apparent assassination attempt.
There is no place for political violence in our democracy. Absolutely none.
Grateful for the swift response by law enforcement and Secret Service.
Wishing President Trump a swift recovery.
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) July 13, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump and his family as well as all the Americans who were present at the rally. We must not allow political violence to become acceptable in our democracy.
— Laphonza Butler (@LaphonzaB) July 13, 2024
There is no place in our democracy for political violence.
I am keeping the former President and those attending his rally in my thoughts. Grateful for law enforcement’s quick action to protect those in attendance.
— Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) July 13, 2024
Praying for President Trump and for our country.
— Kevin Kiley (@KevinKileyCA) July 13, 2024
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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