Indiana lawmakers and others from varying political backgrounds are reacting to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“President Trump doesn’t need to be doing this. He could be comfortably retired, only play golf. Instead, he is taking bullets for the country he loves and whose future he is concerned about. Make America Great Again!,” said Indiana Republican Congressman Rudy Yakym who represents Indiana’s second congressional district.
“Political violence is never acceptable and I am sick to my stomach over the assassination attempt of President Trump. I hope all Hoosiers join me in praying for the president’s safety. Joe Biden needs to unequivocally denounce this and urge for calm and unity during this very difficult moment for our nation,” Yakym said.
Indiana Republican Senator Todd Young called the incident “a terrifying scene” and said “violence is never the answer.”
Randy Niemeyer, Republican Nominee for U.S. Congress in IN-01, issued the following statement:
“I am appalled by the despicable assassination attempt on President Trump. This cowardly act of violence is an attack not only on President Trump but on the very fabric of our nation. Political violence has no place in our country, and those responsible must be brought to justice. My prayers are with President Trump, his family, and all those in attendance who were put in harm’s way.”
Micah Beckwith is the Republican nominee for Indiana Lieutenant Governor. Not only did he say that he’s praying for Trump, he said he’s heard from several other Republicans who are rallying together.
“Grassroots conservatives and grassroots Republicans have been reaching out. It’s pretty much the same across the board. We’re fired up now more than ever. Let’s get out there and win in November and take our country back,” said Beckwith.
Also reacting to the assassination attempt was Transportation Secretary and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
“In this horrible moment, encouraged to hear President Trump’s team indicate that the former president is doing well. An entire nation must speak with one voice today to completely and unequivocally reject all political violence,” said Buttigieg.
President Joe Biden: “There’s no place in America for this kind of violence. It’s sick…sick.”
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a vocal critic of former President Trump, released a statement quickly after the shooting at his Pittsburgh-area rally saying that she was “horrified” to learn of the news, and was grateful to those in law enforcement who stepped in immediately. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wrote on X: “Political violence is never acceptable under any circumstances,” and added that she “sincerely hopes any parties involved in this horrific act are brought to justice and held accountable.”
