After a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, PA., on Saturday, Montana political figures released statements.
The Secret Service reported that one rally attendee and the suspected shooter are deceased. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, mentioned he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.”
Republic Sen. Steve Daines shared:
Join me in praying for President @realDonaldTrump and everyone else at the rally in Pennsylvania.
— Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) July 13, 2024
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester stated:
Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy remarked:
Sheehy also wrote on Facebook, “President Trump is STRONG. He’s an American Warrior fighting to Save America. God bless President Trump!”
Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-2) posted:
Rosendale also shared a post by Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz that encouraged “FIGHT!”
Rosendale’s subsequent post mentioned, “There is no place in a civil society for violence in politics. This is a very sad day for our country.”
Republican candidate for Montana’s second congressional seat Troy Downing shared:
Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-1) wrote:
Pray for the President and our country.
— Ryan Zinke (@RyanZinke) July 13, 2024
Zinke also shared a message from U.S. House Majority Leader and Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise emphasizing the need to end incendiary rhetoric.
Democratic candidate for Montana’s first congressional district Monica Tranel posted:
In our American Government, violence has no place. Let’s make our voices heard through the ballot box. Freedom to assemble and freedom from fear are crucial for our democracy.
— Monica Tranel (@MonicaTranel) July 13, 2024
Republican Governor Greg Gianforte stated:
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse expressed:
I’m saddened by this shooting and any injury or loss of life. I’m grateful President Trump is safe, and I wish him a speedy recovery. I’m also thankful for the swift action of the Secret Service and law enforcement.
— Ryan Busse (@ryandbusse) July 13, 2024
