Former U.S. President Donald Trump was rushed off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, by Secret Service agents following gunfire. Trump’s campaign confirmed that he was unharmed after the incident, which resulted in the death of the suspected gunman and at least one attendee. Law enforcement officials are investigating the shooting as an attempted assassination of the former president.
Politicians from Missouri and Illinois, including Governor Mike Parson and Governor J.B. Pritzker, have responded to the situation with messages of support and calls for unity. Senators Josh Hawley and Tammy Duckworth, along with Representatives Ann Wagner and Cori Bush, have further condemned political violence, with Hawley calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.
Witnessing the horrific event, Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe, Attorney General Andrew Bailey, and House Minority Leader Crystal Quade also offered thoughts and prayers for President Trump and all the attendees affected. St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell expressed gratitude towards law enforcement for their quick response and stated that there is no place for political violence in democracy.
As the investigation continues, there will be more updates and statements from public figures. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of security in political events and the need for unity and peace in American democracy.
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