Former President Donald Trump is “safe” after loud bangs that sounded as if they could be gunshots rang out at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
North Carolina’s elected officials immediately took to social media reacting to the news.
“Praying for President Trump and everyone at the PA rally,” wrote Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican from Mecklenburg County.
Praying for President Trump and everyone at the PA rally.
— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) July 13, 2024
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, posted on social media that “violence has no place in our politics or communities.”
“I am grateful for the quick response by law enforcement today and hope former President Trump is not seriously injured.”
His words echoed those of Rep. Jeff Jackson, a Democrat from Charlotte who is running for attorney general, and who called for the person responsible to be held fully accountable.
“Political violence indelibly stains countries,” Jackson wrote. “It must always, always be rejected. Our sincere appreciation to the Secret Service, and may our former president recover quickly and fully.”
Whoever did this must be held fully accountable.
Political violence indelibly stains countries. It must always, always be rejected.
Our sincere appreciation to the Secret Service, and may our former president recover quickly and fully. https://t.co/Jznwy6W5e3
— Rep. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) July 13, 2024
Trump was speaking on stage as several pops were heard coming from the crowd. He grabbed his right ear and Secret Service moved him from the stage.
Blood could be seen on his face.
“An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania,” said Anthony Guglielmi, spokesman for the Secret Service. “The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.”
An incident occurred the evening of July 13 at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. The Secret Service has implemented protective measures and the former President is safe. This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available.
— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) July 13, 2024
The potential shooting comes just 48 hours before the Republican National Convention is set to begin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday.
“Renee and I are Praying for God’s protection of President Donald Trump,” wrote Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican from Southern Pines. “I am in shock — this is unAmerican. God help us…”
Renee and I are Praying for God’s protection of President Donald Trump. I am in shock — this is unAmerican. God help us…
— Richard Hudson (@RepHudsonNC) July 13, 2024
Hudson leads the National Republican Congressional Committee, and has a speaking role at RNC this week.
Rep. Virginia Foxx, a Republican from Banner Elk, asked her constituents to pray for Trump, while Rep. David Rouzer, a Republican from Wilmington, offered his prayers to Trump and those attending the rally.
Former members of Congress from North Carolina also tweeted their support.
Former Rep. Mark Walker offered his prayers.
Former Rep. Madison Cawthorn tweeted that, “THEY WILL NEVER STOP THIS MAN.”
State Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, said he was outraged, calling political violence abhorrent and saying that it has no place in America.
“I pray for his health and am grateful he was able to walk off the stage tonight,” Stein said. “I appreciate the secret service and law enforcement for their immediate response. I am also praying for our deeply divided country. People should be able to have differing opinions without fear of violence or threats.”
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