Former President Donald Trump claims he sustained a gunshot wound to the upper part of his right ear during a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Here are the reactions to the incident from Montana’s Congressional delegation and Governor Greg Gianforte.
U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) issued the following statement on former President Donald Trump:
“I am shocked by the violence at the political rally in support of former President Trump. There is no room for political violence in America and those responsible must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I will closely follow the situation and pray for President Trump’s safety, as well as all those who peacefully attended this event.”
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) shared the following statement on social media:
Please join me in praying for President @realDonaldTrump and everyone else at the rally in Pennsylvania.
— Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) July 13, 2024
U.S. Representative Matt Rosendale (R-MT) mentioned on social media:
We need to pray for President Trump, his family, the attendees of the rally and our country during this challenging time. 🇺🇸
— Matt Rosendale (@RepRosendale) July 14, 2024
U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT) posted the following on social media:
Governor Greg Gianforte (R-MT) stated the following:
