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How Virginia politicians reacted to Trump being shot during rally
Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Suzanne and I are praying for President Trump, praying for his family, and praying for America.
— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) July 13, 2024
House Speaker Don Scott
.@cToddGilbert, and I put out the following statement. In America, we settle our political differences through free and fair elections. We are praying for President Trump. pic.twitter.com/9twD1kaDxX
— Don Scott (@DonScott757) July 14, 2024
Sen. Lashrecse Aird
Today’s incident was politically motivated which I condemn to the fullest extent.
— Senator Lashrecse Aird (@lashrecseaird) July 14, 2024
As a country we must be able to have differences that don’t lead to harm to one another.
My prayers are with every victim, their families and former President Trump. https://t.co/Hzekfu41ik
Susan Swecker, Democratic Party of Virginia
Political violence has no place in our society. I am horrified by today’s shooting but am relieved that Donald Trump says he is not seriously hurt. I wish him a full recovery and pray for any killed and injured at today’s rally.
— Susan Swecker (@SusanRSwecker) July 14, 2024
U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan
Violence of any kind is unacceptable.
— Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (@RepMcClellan) July 14, 2024
I am sickened by what happened in Pennsylvania today and grateful the former President is safe.
I pray for the spectator killed, the injured, and our country in this horrible time.
Mayor Levar Stoney
Tonight, our thoughts are with President Trump and his family. No matter what political party you support, tonight, we must come together and unequivocally condemn this heinous act of violence.
— Mayor Levar M. Stoney (@LevarStoney) July 13, 2024
Sen. Louise Lucas
I am disgusted by the events that occurred at former President Trump’s rally today. Political violence has absolutely no place in our democratic systems. I am praying for his family, and for a full recovery for Mr. Trump.
— L. Louise Lucas (@SenLouiseLucas) July 13, 2024
Rep. Abigail Spanberger
I’m praying for everyone who was at the former president’s rally this evening, and I’m relieved that he is reportedly doing well.
— Rep. Abigail Spanberger (@RepSpanberger) July 13, 2024
Political violence is never acceptable.
Sen. Danica Roem
Political violence is unequivocally wrong and only leads to more violence, all of which undermines the very essence of representative democracy. We must all condemn it without exception.
— Sen. Danica Roem (@pwcdanica) July 13, 2024
Sen. Scott Surovell
Political violence is not how we resolve elections in America - thank you Secret Service and other law enforcement for protecting the Former President and all participants at his rally
— Senator Scott Surovell (@ssurovell) July 13, 2024
Sen. Mark Warner
There is no place for political violence in a democracy. I’m monitoring this terrible situation and praying for all those at the Pennsylvania rally.
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) July 13, 2024
U.S. Tim Kaine
I’m deeply concerned by this situation and am praying for President Trump and everyone at today’s event.
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) July 13, 2024
