Lawmakers, President Joe Biden, and public figures like Elon Musk reacted swiftly after a shooting at a rally for Republican front-runner in the presidential race Donald Trump resulted in the former president being injured before being taken away by Secret Service agents in Pennsylvania.
President Biden addressed the nation in front of reporters on Saturday evening, condemning the incident.
“There is no place in America for this kind of violence. It’s sick. We must unite this country and not allow such acts to happen. We cannot condone this behavior,” President Biden said.
Biden emphasized that political violence like this has no place in the country and urged everyone to condemn it.
Vice President Kamala Harris shared her relief that Trump was not seriously injured and expressed her prayers for him and those affected by the shooting.
Former President Barack Obama also condemned political violence and expressed relief that Trump was not seriously hurt.
Ivanka Trump thanked everyone for their support and prayers and praised the quick and decisive actions of law enforcement.
Elon Musk endorsed President Trump and wished him a speedy recovery.
The Carter Center condemned the violence, stating that all Americans should be able to gather peacefully without fear of violence.
Trump confirmed that he was hit by a bullet in the right ear and sent condolences to the victims and their families.
The Secret Service confirmed casualties, including one spectator killed, two critically injured, and the shooter neutralized.
Lawmakers called for an end to violence, with House Speaker Mike Johnson expressing gratitude to law enforcement and praying for Trump’s recovery.
Nancy Pelosi condemned political violence, emphasizing that it has no place in society.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Republican Sen. Marco Rubio also shared their prayers for Trump’s recovery and the rally attendees.
