BUTLER, Penn. — After a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump's campaign, local political figures are weighing in and largely asking for an end to political violence.
In the latest update, officials say Trump is "fine," although he describes feeling the gunshot hit his ear before noticing the blood from the wound. One bystander was killed, and the Secret Service killed the shooter. The incident is being investigated as an assassination attempt.
WATCH LIVE: Scripps News coverage of the incident below
Gov. Spencer Cox
"The attack on President Trump is sickening and horrifying. Abby and I join all Americans in praying for him and hope justice is swift for anyone involved."
Senator Mitt Romney
"Relieved the former President is safe and doing well. Outrageous and tragic that anyone would make such a heinous and evil act. Grateful for the quick response from Secret Service agents. This is a deeply sad day for America."
Senator Mike Lee
“We’ve got to take the political temperature down, as evidenced by what happened in Pennsylvania today. We call on President Biden to immediately order that all federal criminal charges against President Trump be dropped, and to ask the governors of New York and Georgia to do the same. Such a gesture would help heal wounds and allow all Americans to take a deep breath and reflect on how we got here. Our prayers are with the victims of the shooting, President Trump and our country.”
Rep. Blake Moore
"My prayers are with President Trump, his team, and Pennsylvanians this evening."
Rep. Celeste Maloy
"Praying for President Trump, everyone at the rally, and our nation. I urge people everywhere to lower the temperature of our political discourse."
Rep. John Curtis
"I’m grateful the former president is safe and hope no one in the crowd was injured. Thank you, Secret Service and all law-enforcement for all you do to keep us safe."
Rep. Burgess Owens
"I ask the American people to join me in praying for President Trump and his family."
Utah Republican Party Chairman Robert Axson
"The Utah Republican Party invites Utahns everywhere to pray for the health, safety, and well being of Donald Trump."
Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis
“I am disturbed by today’s news out of Pennsylvania. Political violence is wrong, period. My thoughts are with those affected.”
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson
"There is no place for violence in our Democracy. My thoughts are with former President Trump, his team and his family. This is a tragic and horrific moment in our nation’s history."
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill
"There is no place for violence in our Democracy. My thoughts are with former President Trump, his team and his family. This is a tragic and horrific moment in our nation’s history."
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall
"Political violence cannot be tolerated. Full stop. What happened today at the Trump rally is abhorrent and I wish Donald Trump a speedy recovery."
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz
"This is a sad day for America. Any type of political violence is unacceptable and is an attack on everything our country stands for. I pray for President Trump and for our country."
Utah House Democratic Leader Angela Romero
“I strongly condemn political violence against candidates, elected officials, and appointees. Political violence in any form has no place in our society and undermines the democratic principles we stand for. My thoughts are with the victims of today’s events.”
