Republicans and Democrats in Michigan condemn “attack” on Trump at rally
Michigan politicians, Republicans and Democrats alike, quickly condemned what sounded like gunshots at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday after a video showed the Republican presidential candidate being dragged off the stage by Secret Service agents.
More: Donald Trump was dragged off the stage in Pennsylvania after gunshots were apparently heard in the crowd
Video showed gunshots and Trump clutching the right side of his head and ducking behind a podium as Secret Service agents rushed in and popping noises were heard. Trump appeared to be bleeding from the right side of his head as Secret Service agents carried him off the stage during an outdoor campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, about 33 miles north of Pittsburgh.
A video showed Secret Service agents driving away from the rally with the former president in an SUV. Trump’s campaign team said in a statement that he was “fine.”
“An attack on President Trump is an attack on the American people,” Republican U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain of Bruce Township said on X, formerly Twitter.
Several current and former lawmakers asked for prayers and included the former presidents in their prayers while expressing horror at what happened. The shooting apparently occurred as Trump is set to be officially nominated as the Republican Party’s nominee at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week.
“Please pray for President Trump and all those involved following the shooting that occurred at his rally today,” said U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township.
Democratic U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten of Grand Rapids called the incident “horrific and terrifying.”
“Violence has no place in our political arena,” Scholten wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Praying for the health and safety of former President Trump and all the people of Butler, PA tonight.”
Former U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer, a Republican from Kent County whose seat Scholten won in 2022 after losing the Republican primary, called it a “heinous act of political violence.”
“This is a somber moment for our nation. We pray for President Trump and all Americans today,” former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Senate this year, said on X.
Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer also condemned the apparent shooting at Trump’s rally.
“This is not how we can resolve our differences,” Whitmer said on X. “I am appalled by this news and we will monitor the situation closely.”
Editor Craig Mauger contributed.
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