Politicians and celebrities are reacting to the shooting at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump.
Minutes after a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (July 13), politicians and celebrities began making public statements and social media posts about the horrific act of violence that had occurred.
President Joe Biden released a statement after being briefed on the situation. “I am pleased to hear that he is safe and well,” the president said in a statement. “As we await more information, we are praying for him, his family, and all those who were at the rally. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for evacuating him to safety. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. We must come together as a nation to condemn this.”
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President Trump's son, Donald Jr., shared a photo of his father covered in blood with the caption, “He will never stop fighting to save America.” His other son, Eric, echoed similar sentiments, saying, “He is the warrior America needs.”
Elon Musk shared a video of the shooting and wrote, “I fully support President Trump and wish him a speedy recovery,” while Russell Brand tweeted, “This election isn't about age, it's about stamina. Trump has shown he has it all. Unfazed.”
Former President Barack Obama noted, “There is no place in our democracy for political violence.”
He added, “While we still don't know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump was not seriously injured and should take this opportunity to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in politics. Michelle and I wish him a speedy recovery.”
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