Utah leaders respond to shooting at Trump rally
Jul 13, 2024, 6:20 PM | Updated: Jul 15, 2024, 9:29 am
SALT LAKE CITY — In the aftermath of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Utah leaders used X to weigh in on the Trump rally shooting.
On Saturday, an unidentified shooter reportedly fired several gunshots during a rally hosted by the former president in Pennsylvania.
In the aftermath of the Trump rally shooting, the former president was whisked off the stage. He was taken to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention.
Photos from the event show a wound on Trump’s ear.
An investigation is ongoing. According to the Associated Press, the suspected shooter and one audience member are dead. Two other audience members were critically injured.
Utah leaders weigh in on Trump rally shooting
Utah leaders quickly weighed in on X about the situation.
Someone just tried to kill President Trump.
Pray for him.
And for swift justice. https://t.co/DVwD23YSrS
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) July 13, 2024
The attack on President Trump is sickening and horrifying. Abby and I join all Americans in praying for him and hope justice is swift for anyone involved.
— Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox (@GovCox) July 13, 2024
In a second post on X, Gov. Cox also expressed gratitude for the secret service’s quick response.
Additionally, Senate president J. Stuart Adams released a statement, calling the shooting “deeply troubling.”
The reprehensible attack on former President Trump is deeply troubling. I am relieved to hear that he is alright. It is imperative we uphold non-violence as a fundamental principle, regardless of our political differences. My prayers are with him for a swift and complete…
— President J. Stuart Adams (@JStuartAdams) July 13, 2024
After the former president was confirmed to be safe and in good condition, Sen. Mitt Romney and Gov. Spencer Cox weighed in on the aftermath.
Relieved the former President is safe and doing well. Outrageous and tragic that anyone would make such a heinous and evil act. Grateful for the quick response from Secret Service agents. This is a deeply sad day for America.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) July 13, 2024
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes used X to express his relief that the former president was okay, and to condemn political violence.
“My family is praying for President Trump and any other innocent people who were hurt. May God continue to watch over the President, his family and America. Political violence of any kind against anyone and for any reason has no place in this country.” -AG @SeanReyesUT pic.twitter.com/0ZqugUUbRY
— Utah Attorney General (@UtahAG) July 13, 2024
As investigations continue, Senator Mike Lee posted a joint statement from himself and Ambassador Robert O’Brien.
Statement by U.S. Senator Mike Lee and Ambassador Robert O’Brien, former U.S. National Security Advisor on today’s events in Pennsylvania.
Salt Lake City, Utah.
“We’ve got to take the political temperature down, as evidenced by what happened in Pennsylvania today. We call on…
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) July 14, 2024
President Biden, former President Obama react
After he was briefed on the situation, President Biden also issued a statement.
I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.
I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.
Jill and I are grateful to the Secret…
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 13, 2024
Former President Barrack Obama spoke up on X against political violence.
There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024
This story will be updated.
