California speaks out against violent attack targeting Trump

California and Los Angeles officials condemned the attack against former President Donald Trumpwhich occurred on Saturday afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania.

California speaks out against violent attack targeting Trump

“Violence has NO place in our democracy”My thoughts are with President Trump and everyone affected by the protest,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom.

“What just happened today in Pennsylvania is unacceptable and tragic. Political violence has no place in our nation“I wish former President Trump a full recovery and my thoughts are with everyone affected tonight,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

“God be with President Trump. Hate and violence are NEVER the answer“the Los Angeles County Republican Party said in a statement on social media.

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California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson She asked to join her in praying for President Trump and praying for the United States..

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Los Angeles, He was horrified by this apparent assassination attempt.

“There is no place for political violence in our democracy. Absolutely none. Grateful for the quick response from law enforcement and the Secret Service. Wishing President Trump a speedy recovery,” Schiff said.

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“As someone whose family has been a victim of political violence, I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society.“I thank God that former President Trump is safe,” said former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California.

Although I do not agree with his policy, I absolutely believe that former President Trump and all candidates have the right to campaign publicly safely without fear of violence.“It is a cornerstone of our democracy. Political violence has no place in America,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

At approximately 6:15 p.m., Trump, the Republican candidate for president of the United States in this year’s elections, was giving a campaign speechHe put his hand to his right ear and crouched down after several shots were heard.

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Immediately, the former president He was protected by Secret Service agents and quickly evacuated from the scene.Trump was photographed with blood on his face from a gunshot wound to his ear.

At the scene of the attack, A spectator who attended Trump’s political event has died and a second was reported in critical condition, according to the Butler County District Attorney.

It was reported that the US Secret Service agents neutralized the shooteridentified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, who was shot dead at the scene.

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