Donald Trump rally shooting: Former US President Donald Trump issued a statement after the firing incident. Trump said, ‘I thank the United States Secret Service and all law enforcement agencies. I express my condolences to the family of one person who was killed and another person who was injured in the firing incident at the rally. It is shocking that such an incident can happen in our country. Nothing has been known about the dead shooter. A bullet grazed the upper part of my right ear.’ He said, ‘I heard a loud sound of firing and immediately realized that the bullet had grazed my skin and a lot of blood was shed. GOD BLESS AMERICA’
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have criticized the shooting incident at former US President Donald Trump’s rally by posting on X. US President Joe Biden wrote on X, “I have received information about the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I am happy to hear that he is safe and in good health. Praying for Trump, his family and all those present at the rally. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for evacuating them safely. There is no place for such violence in America. We must unite as a nation and condemn it.”
What did Vice President Kamala Harris say?
Vice President Kamala Harris wrote, ‘Information has been received about the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania. Doug and I are relieved that he has not suffered any serious injuries. Praying for Trump, his family and all those who have been injured in this shooting incident. There is no place in our country for such violence. We must all condemn this despicable act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence.’
There is no place for violence: Obama
Former US President Barack Obama posted, “There is 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 was not seriously injured. We must use this moment to respect and recommit ourselves to our politics. Michelle and I wish Donald Trump a speedy recovery.”