Local politicians are reacting to the shooting that occurred Saturday evening at a rally for former president Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Republican U.S. Sen. JD Vance, who is from Middletown:
Today is not just some isolated incident.
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) July 14, 2024
The central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs.
That rhetoric led directly to President Trump's attempted assassination.
Vance is among the leading candidates for Trump's vice-presidential running mate.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown:
Connie and I are relieved that President Trump is safe and are praying for the health and safety of those attending the rally tonight, and for our country.
— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) July 13, 2024
Bernie Moreno, the Ohio Republican running against Brown for a seat in the U.S Senate this fall:
We are praying for President Trump - America needs him now more than ever pic.twitter.com/dRn9yC9syh
— Bernie Moreno (@berniemoreno) July 13, 2024
Trump has endorsed Moreno.
Republican state Sen. from Miamisburg Niraj Antani:
— Niraj Antani (@NirajAntani) July 14, 2024
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine:
Fran and I are praying for President Trump, his family, and our country.
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) July 13, 2024
Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou:
My President. Pray for all attendees and for our great country. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Z20zjRIVic
— Alex Triantafilou (@ChairmanAlex) July 13, 2024
Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague:
Donald Trump has put his fortune, his freedom, and now his life on the line for the American people.
— Robert Sprague (@RobertCSprague) July 13, 2024
Please pray for his safety.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman, who represents Warren County:
Violence is never, ever the answer.
— Congressman Greg Landsman (@RepGregLandsman) July 13, 2024
Let’s pray that everyone is okay.
No matter what we learn, we’ll only get through this together.
This is horrific. I’m grateful to hear that former President Trump is okay. Thankful for law enforcement and first responders. This is a very sad moment for our nation. https://t.co/wGerPvojcV
— Congressman Greg Landsman (@RepGregLandsman) July 13, 2024
Former Ohio Governor John Kasich:
What a terrible situation that a former president and potentially the next President of the United States has been shot. It's a horrible development. Let's pray that he has escaped any serious injury.
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) July 13, 2024
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, who represents Dayton:
As the situation unfolds in Butler, Pennsylvania, I urge everyone to join me in praying for President Trump and our country.
— US Rep. Mike Turner (@RepMikeTurner) July 13, 2024
Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, who represents Urbana:
God bless President Trump. Pray for his safety.
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) July 13, 2024
Republican U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, who represents Troy:
Fight or flight? Fight!
— Warren Davidson 🇺🇸 (@WarrenDavidson) July 13, 2024
May God bless and heal President Trump.https://t.co/2eIqkbnJ8C
Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup, who represents Wilmington:
Please, every American, pray for President Trump and for our troubled nation.
— Rep. Brad Wenstrup (@RepBradWenstrup) July 13, 2024
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, a Republican:
Undaunted and unafraid. USA! pic.twitter.com/JSYmxC7en7
— Attorney General Dave Yost (@DaveYostOH) July 13, 2024
We will continue to update this story.