Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Saturday paused their usual partisan discourse to rally behind former President Donald Trump after he was rushed from a rally in Pennsylvania after he was shot at while speaking.
Lawmakers urged for people to pray for the former president in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
“Everyone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally,” said Sen. J.D. Vance, Ohio Republican and vice presidential hopeful, on X. “I hope everyone is ok.”
Everyone join me in praying for our President Trump and everyone at that rally. I hope everyone is ok.
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) July 13, 2024
Mr. Trump was taken off the stage by Secret Service agents and could be seen energetically pumping his fist while blood trickled from his right ear. Both the Secret Service and Trump campaign confirmed that the former president was safe after being ushered to his motorcade.
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“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow,” said Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung.
The grim moment in the campaign momentarily bridged partisan rancor between Republicans and Democrats, and even among staunch critics and political enemies of the former president.
“Karen and I are praying for President Trump and urge every American to join us,” said former Vice President Mike Pence on X.
Karen and I are praying for President Trump and urge every American to join us.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) July 13, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, said in a statement that he was “horrified” by what happened at the rally, and was relieved that Mr. Trump was safe.
“Political violence has no place in our country,” Mr. Schumer said.
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
• Alex Miller can be reached at amiller@washingtontimes.com.
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