Officials react to the violence at the Trump rally in Butler County

Here’s a sampling of the reaction on the social media platform X in the aftermath of the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler County Saturday:

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

Violence targeted at any political party or political leader is absolutely unacceptable.

It has no place in Pennsylvania or the United States.

I have been briefed on the situation. @PAStatePolice are on the scene in Butler County and working with our federal and local…

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 13, 2024

I am monitoring the situation at President Trump’s rally in Butler and I’ve reached out the State Police to offer support. Political violence is never acceptable and I am hoping former president Trump & all attendees are safe. Everyone in Butler should listen to law enforcement.

— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) July 13, 2024

I am appalled and condemn in the strongest terms this violence in Butler.

I extend my condolences to those injured and wish a speedy and full recovery for Mr. Trump.

— Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) July 13, 2024

Violence is not the way to resolve our political differences and the actions taken in Butler County have no place in our country. I wish former President Trump a quick recovery and offer our prayers to the family of the other victims.

— Mayor Ed Gainey (@MayorEdGainey) July 13, 2024

My thoughts are with former President Trump and everyone who was injured at rally today in Butler. Political violence is never acceptable. Allegheny County public safety and first responder teams are closely monitoring the situation and offering support on scene.

— Allegheny Co. Exec. (@ACE_Innamorato) July 13, 2024

The incident in Butler County has made a few things clear. First, Donald Trump is a fighter who left the stage reluctantly and will come back stronger and even more prepared to fight to make America great. It is also a haunting reminder of how extreme rhetoric and political…

— Sam DeMarco ???????????????? (@sdemarcoii) July 13, 2024

The resilience of America must overcome any gutless acts of violence. Praying for President Trump, his family, and any innocent victims and their families who may have been harmed by this senseless act.

— Senator Kim L. Ward (@SenatorKimWard) July 14, 2024

Pray for President Trump. Pray for our nation.

— Guy Reschenthaler (@GReschenthaler) July 13, 2024

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

Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. Hillary and I are thankful that President Trump is safe, heartbroken for all those affected by the attack at today’s rally in Pennsylvania, and grateful for the swift action of the U.S. Secret Service.

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) July 14, 2024