Politicians across Nebraska and Wyoming and across party lines are reacting to the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump during a rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump appeared to have suffered a wound in the area of his right ear after shots rang out during his speech.
The Secret Service and Trump campaign Both said the former president was ok, however, local authorities said one rally attendee died from wounds suffered in the shooting.
The gunman was said to have been killed by officers on the scene.
Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement hours later: “This was a terrible incident and a shocking moment for our democracy. Suzanne and I are gratified that President Trump is reported to be okay, but we are deeply saddened to hear that one attendee was killed and at least one other has been injured. All politically motivated violence is to be condemned, no matter what form or what situation. I commend President Trump for his immediate display of strength following the attempted assassination and I hope he will soon be back in front of the American people. I call on all Nebraskans to offer their prayers for those impacted by today’s events and for our collective peace as a Nation.”
Senator Pete Ricketts said “My wife Susanne and I send our condolences to the families of the innocent victims. I’m grateful President Trump is safe and that more people in attendance were unharmed. Political violence is anti-American. We need a full investigation into today’s assassination attempt and the information must be shared with the American people as soon as possible.”
In her statement, Sen. Deb Fischer said “Bruce and I are thankful that President Trump has survived this assassination attempt, and we’re praying for the families with loved ones lost and in critical condition. The decisive actions of law enforcement on the scene no doubt prevented further loss of life, and we’re grateful for their bravery.”
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon issued the following statement: “President Trump, his family and the families of the victims of today’s shooting are in our prayers. We are thankful for the professional and quick response of the Secret Service. This is truly a sad day for our Republic, and should serve as a wake-up call for all Americans to express disagreement without resorting to violence.”
Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb said “The Nebraska Democratic Party condemns all political violence. We are grateful to the Secret Service and law enforcement for protecting former President Trump and getting him to safety. We hope all rally-goers are on their way home to their loved ones.”
Senator Carol Blood, Nebraska Congressional Candidate for CD1 and sitting Senator for Legislative District 3, issued the following: “I offer condolences to those whose family members lost their lives today and am thankful that our secret service is the best of the best and did their jobs so eloquently today to protect the former President. Violence is never the answer and I hope this incident brings us closer as a country and not further apart.”
