PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Leaders representing North Carolina and across the nation are reacting after apparent gunshots rang out at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
Only a few minutes into his speech, pops were heard and the former president was on the ground, soon being whisked away by security. Trump appeared to have a bloody right ear.
President Joe Biden released a statement via The White House website:
"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 Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it."
Vice President Kamala Harris posted on X:
Ivanka Trump posted to X:
Former President Barack Obama posted on X:
The Trump Campaign and RNC posted to Facebook:
Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughn posted on Facebook:
"No matter how you feel about a candidate or a party, we should all be grateful that former President Trump was not seriously injured today. We need to condemn violence. God bless the brave Secret Service Agents who risk their lives to protect our democracy."
High Point Mayor Allen Joines said this via press release:
“I extend condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday during a campaign rally, as well as those who were injured during the attack. Fortunately, the quick action taken by law enforcement prevented further tragedy from occurring. No matter what side of the aisle our elected officials reside, when events like this occur, we come together as one united front against violence in our communities.”
California Representative Nancy Pelosi posted on X:
Republican gubernatorial candidate for NC Governor, Mark Robinson, posted the following video to X:
Senator Thom Tillis posted on X:
Followed by this statement about an hour later:
Senator Ted Budd posted to X:
Followed by an updated statement after a little over an hour:
North Carolina State Senator Phil Berger posted to X:
Democratic governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper condemned political violence and said he hopes the former president is OK.
Secret Service Chief of Communications, Anthony Guglielmi, posted to X:
Democratic Guilford County NC Senator Michael Garrett posted to X:
