Senate unanimously condemns political violence in Oklahoma resolution • Oklahoma Voice

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Senate passed a resolution Monday condemning political violence following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend.

SR1which passed unanimously and with bipartisan support, condemned “political violence in all forms” and paid tribute to the victims of Saturday’s shooting. It also called for “unity and peace” across the country.

Republican Senate President Greg Treat of Oklahoma City authored the resolution and said during a special session on Monday that several senators had asked for it to “send a clear message that political violence will not be tolerated.”

He later said in a statement that he thought it was appropriate for lawmakers to come together and condemn the violence.

“While one can question why this happened, what could be done differently and take the necessary actions to improve safety in the future, we must also recognize and commend the quick action of those who responded in the immediate aftermath of this tragedy,” Treat said. “I am grateful to all of my colleagues who voted on this today and pray that our country gets to a point where something like this is not necessary in the future.”

Minutes after Trump’s speech at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, shots were fired on Saturday. Trump was hit in the right ear before being shielded and led away by Secret Service agents. One of the attendees, Corey Comperatore, was killed and two others were injured.

The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was shot and killed by Secret Service agents.

Governor Kevin Stitt said in a statement Saturday that political violence should not be tolerated.

“My prayers are with President Trump and those who attended the rally – and we should all be very grateful for the swift response of the intelligence community and law enforcement,” Stitt said. “While more details are emerging, we cannot tolerate attempts to obstruct democracy with political violence. Period.”

Trump will attend the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this week, where he is expected to officially accept his party’s presidential nomination.