Democrats condemn ‘political violence’ at Trump rally and send prayers to ex-president after gunshots

Senior Democrats both past and present have sent their thoughts and prayers to Donald Trump after he was rushed off stage at a rally in Pennsylvania after gunshots rang out at the event.

Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama were among those denouncing “political violence” after a bloodied Trump was rushed from the stage by Secret Service agents on Saturday.

The incident occurred as the former president began his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Popping sounds were heard, and Trump dropped behind the podium and clutched his head before being swarmed by Secret Service.

Pennsylvania Democratic Senator Bob Casey said that violence was “never acceptable” and urged those on the ground at the rally to listen to law enforcement.

“I am monitoring the situation at President Trump’s rally in Butler and I’ve reached out to the State Police to offer support,” he wrote on X. “Political violence is never acceptable and I am hoping former president Trump & all attendees are safe. Everyone in Butler should listen to law enforcement.”

Vice President Kamala Harris, said that she – along with president Biden – had been briefed on the shooting at the rally, describing the incident as an “abhorrent act.”

“Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured,” she said.

“We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting.We are grateful to the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action.

“Violence such as this has no place in our nation. We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to