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Chicago and Illinois Officials React to the Shooting at Donald Trump’s Rally
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo / Evan Vucci)
Donald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as an apparent assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The former president was quickly whisked from the stage by Secret Service agents, his ear covered in blood.
A prosecutor Saturday night said the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead, and the Secret Service said two spectators were critically injured, as of 9:45 p.m.
President Joe Biden and other political leaders condemned the attack. “There’s no place in America for this type of violence,” Biden said. “It’s sick. It’s sick.”
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Elected officials in Chicago and Illinois also reacted to the shooting.
There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024
Violence is never the answer in our democracy.
I am closely monitoring the situation and praying for former President Trump's recovery. Thankful to the Secret Service for their quick response.
— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) July 13, 2024
Political violence is never acceptable.
I’m keeping the former president, the bystander who was tragically killed, and all who were injured or whose safety was threatened in my thoughts.
Sending my deepest thanks to law enforcement for helping keep those in attendance safe.
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) July 14, 2024
There is absolutely no excuse—and no place whatsoever—for violence in American politics, and those responsible for this must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. I am keeping Donald Trump in my thoughts and hoping he has a swift and full recovery.
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) July 13, 2024
I wish Donald Trump a swift recovery. I am grateful to the first responders and law enforcement officers on the scene who acted quickly.
Let me be crystal clear: Political violence is never acceptable.
— Mayor Brandon Johnson (@ChicagosMayor) July 13, 2024
— Toni Preckwinkle (@ToniPreckwinkle) July 14, 2024
I am keeping President Trump, his family, and our country in my prayers following the horrific shooting at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania. I am grateful for the Secret Service and law enforcement who acted quickly to keep people safe.
— Darin LaHood (@RepLaHood) July 13, 2024
We pray for God's grace over our nation after today's assasination attempt on President Trump. I am heartbroken to hear an attendee was killed. President Trump, covered in blood, fist in the air, showed the strength and resilience that has defined him his entire life. 1 Timothy 2
— Rep. Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller) July 14, 2024
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