Pennsylvania officials and lawmakers speak out after shooting at Trump rally in Butler
Raw StoryPennsylvania officials are speaking out after former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler Saturday evening. “Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable,” Shapiro said via social media. And there was a lot of blood and the police came in and helped carry that person out of the stands so they could get the care they needed.” Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pa. McCormick’s incumbent opponent, Sen. Bob Casey, said on social media that “Political violence is never acceptable and I am hoping former president Trump & all attendees are safe. Everyone in Butler should listen to law enforcement.” Democratic Sen. John Fetterman also offered his condolences to the victims via social media “I am appalled and condemn in the strongest terms this violence in Butler,” Fetterman wrote. Trump, his quick acting Secret Service team, rally attendees, and our first responders currently on the scene are in my prayers.” Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward released a statement saying, “the resilience of America must overcome any gutless acts of violence.