Politicians across Wisconsin offer prayers, condemn violence after shooting at Trump rally
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Politicians across Wisconsin are reacting to what is being investigated as an assassination attempt towards former President Donald Trump.
Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin posted on X (formerly Twitter) condemning the violence.
Violence of this kind is never acceptable and I condemn it in the strongest of terms. My thoughts are with President Trump and his family.
— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) July 13, 2024
Republican Senate challenger Eric Hovde posted on X (formerly Twitter) asking for prayers and then posting the photo of Trump raising his fist while surrounded by Secret Service agents.
Please pray for President Trump and for our country.
— Eric Hovde (@EricHovde) July 13, 2024
Governor Tony Evers thanked the first responders who kept people safe, and said that his thoughts are with Trump and the rally attendees.
My thoughts are with President Trump and all of the folks attending today’s rally in Pennsylvania.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) July 13, 2024
Thank you to the first responders who acted quickly, putting themselves and their safety at risk in order to respond to a horrific act of violence and keep people safe.
Republican Congressional candidate Roger Roth said that he is praying for Trump.
Praying for President Trump following the news out of Pennsylvania.
— Roger Roth (@Roth4Wisconsin) July 13, 2024
Roth also sent a statement to Action 2 News, saying:
“President Trump is in my prayers after surviving this assassination attempt. My heart goes out to the family of the person at the rally who was killed and those injured. This act has no place in America. Pray for President Trump, pray for our country.”
Republican Senator Ron Johnson quoted a Tucker Carlson post of Trump with his fist raised, asking people to pray for Trump and America.
Pray for President Trump.
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) July 13, 2024
Pray for America. https://t.co/XA4O9PW9hD
Republican Congressional candidate Tony Wied said that “We are in a fight to save our country!”
We are in a fight to save our country!
— Tony Wied (@TonyWied) July 13, 2024
PRAY for President Trump! pic.twitter.com/EZTkGXrVuA
Republican Representative Glenn Grothman said he is praying for Trump, his family, and the country.
Praying for President Trump, his family, and our country. 🇺🇸
— Rep. Glenn Grothman (@RepGrothman) July 13, 2024
Former Representative for Wisconsin’s 8th district Mike Gallagher posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying that it’s a “sad and troubling day for our Republic”.
Please pray for President Trump, all attendees of today's rally in Pennsylvania, and our brave Secret Service agents. This is a sad and troubling day for our Republic.
— Mike Gallagher (@RepGallagher) July 13, 2024
Milwaukee mayor Cavalier Johnson strongly condemned the violence, saying that “No one should be shot”.
There is no space, absolutely none, for this sort of violence in America.
— Cavalier Johnson (@CavalierJohnson) July 14, 2024
No one should be shot — not like this.
Not kids, not churchgoers, and not a candidate for president of the United States. https://t.co/ftdhRIJPxL
Republican Congressional candidate Andre Jacque asked people to keep Trump and his family in their prayers.
Praying for President Trump.
— Jacque For Wisconsin (@Jacque4WI) July 13, 2024
We support you and stand with you.
As we wait to hear more please keep President Trump and his family in your prayers.
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