Nevada politicians are decrying political violence following a shooting at a rally being held by former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that the former president is “fine.” A local prosecutor has reported that the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo said in a statement on X that he and his wife, Donna Lombardo, “thank God that former President Trump is safe and unharmed after being shot at.”
Lombardo said he is waiting for more information from the Secret Service but that in the meantime, he and his wife “are praying for calm and civility around the country.”
“This is not who we are as a country,” Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said in a statement on X. “Political violence from any side of the political spectrum should be met with the appropriate consequences.”
“Grateful to the law enforcement that stepped in, and hoping for justice to prevail,” he continued. “Glad to see that former President Trump is safe.”
U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto shared that “political violence like this is an attack on our democracy and must never be tolerated.” She expressed gratitude that Trump is safe.
U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, in a statement on X, said she is “keeping former President Trump and all those attending his rally in my thoughts.”
“I condemn this despicable act of political violence in the strongest possible terms,” she said. She added that she will be continuing to monitor the situation as it unfolds.
State Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro also shared her reaction on X. “Political violence directed at anyone is abhorrent, and I am glad to hear from initial reports that former President Trump is going to be OK,” she said.
“I strongly encourage everyone to avoid baseless speculation and allow law enforcement to thoroughly investigate,” Cannizzaro continued.
“We are horrified by the events currently unfolding. Our thoughts and prayers are with President Trump as it seems shots were fired at his rally in PA and he was injured,” Nevada Republican Party Chairman Michael McDonald wrote in a shared statement.
Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford wrote, “political violence does not have a place in our democracy. Period. Our differences are resolved at the ballot box and never through violence.
“My thoughts are with the former President and everyone who was at the rally. No one in this country should have to experience that kind of trauma,” he continued.
“Gun violence has no place in our society,” Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus said in a statement. “I am relieved that President Trump is okay and my thoughts are with him and the other victims of today’s horrific act. I commend the Secret Service on its swift response today and have full faith that they will bring to justice all individuals involved.”
Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant told the Review-Journal she was “horrified” at Saturday’s event. “We send our prayers to President Trump and his family.”
But, Gallant said she still feels “hopeful, in terms of his response, because it was a pretty strong move after he was shot that he stood up and yelled, ‘Fight, fight, fight,’ and I hope that Americans find that inspiring.”
Dialing in from Milwaukee as preparations for the Republican National Convention are underway, GOP National Committeewoman Sigal Chattah told the Review-Journal that “we stand with Trump.”
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