BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Political leaders shared their condolences on social media in the moments following a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania for former president Donald Trump.
Any violence against a fellow American is disgusting and unacceptable. We must express political disagreements peacefully, civilly and respectfully. I am praying for the safety and health of former President Trump and all who are attending this event in Pennsylvania.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) July 13, 2024
"At no time in our society is violence of any nature acceptable. In our nation we resolve our differences at the ballot box, not with violence. I'm thinking and praying for former President Trump's full recovery and any others who may have been injured during today's event."
— Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) July 13, 2024
“My thoughts are with former President Trump and all of those affected by this horrible act, and I’m grateful to law enforcement for their swift response. Political violence is completely unacceptable and has no place in American democracy,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 13, 2024
Praying for President Trump and all attendees at the rally in Pennsylvania!
— Nick Langworthy (@NickLangworthy) July 13, 2024
Republican Congressman Langworthy held a news conference Saturday night to offer his thoughts on the incident. He called this assassination attempt a "very disgusting and senseless act of political violence" in this country. Langworthy said this is "very troubling."
"This is domestic terrorism," Langworthy stated. He called it an "attack on our democracy and attack on all of our freedom."
"This needs to be a moment of hard reset in this country. We need to all as Americans reject political violence threats of violence against one another in terms of rejecting each other's political opinions. We can't have this glorious democracy if we don't respect each other's right to have political opinions and viewpoints and the fact that President Trump's life came into question today, I think needs to be a sobering moment for all Americans, no matter what letter is next to your name on your voter registration card," declared Langworthy.
@RepLangworthy, Western New York’s Republican Congressman, calling the attempted assassination against former President Trump “domestic terrorism”@WKBW https://t.co/MvMo9YlKC2 pic.twitter.com/uDVHw4J4Te
— Eileen Buckley (@eileenwkbw) July 14, 2024
A spokesperson for Trump states he is "fine" and being checked out.
