New York lawmakers offered prayers and denounced political violence after the shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Any violence against a fellow American is disgusting and unacceptable. We must express political disagreements peacefully, civilly and respectfully.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) July 13, 2024
I am praying for the safety and health of former President Trump and all who are attending this event in Pennsylvania.
"Any violence against a fellow American is disgusting and unacceptable. We must express political disagreements peacefully, civilly and respectfully," Gov. Kathy Hochul wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
"I am praying for the safety and health of former President Trump and all who are attending this event in Pennsylvania," she added.
I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 13, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer wrote on X: "I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe. Political violence has no place in our country."
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said in a statement: "My thoughts are with former President Trump and all of those affected by this horrible act, and I’m grateful to law enforcement for their swift response. Political violence is completely unacceptable and has no place in American democracy.”
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The shooting at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally is utterly reprehensible. There is absolutely no place for violence in our democracy and society. Thinking and praying for all involved and for the United States of America.
— Rep. Tim Kennedy (@RepTimKennedy) July 13, 2024
U.S. Rep. Tim Kennedy called the shooting "utterly reprehensible."
"There is absolutely no place for violence in our democracy and society. Thinking and praying for all involved and for the United States of America," Kennedy wrote on X.
Praying for President Trump and all attendees at the rally in Pennsylvania!
— Congressman Nick Langworthy (@RepLangworthy) July 13, 2024
On X, U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy wrote: "Praying for President Trump and all attendees at the rally in Pennsylvania!"
Praying for President Trump, his family, the great patriots at the rally in harm’s way and all of America during this tragic time. pic.twitter.com/z8MEueExZw
— Rep. Claudia Tenney (@RepTenney) July 13, 2024
U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney wrote on X: "Praying for President Trump, his family, the great patriots at the rally in harm’s way and all of America during this tragic time."
"At no time in our society is violence of any nature acceptable. In our nation we resolve our differences at the ballot box, not with violence. I'm thinking and praying for former President Trump's full recovery and any others who may have been injured during today's event."
— Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) July 13, 2024
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz wrote on X:
"At no time in our society is violence of any nature acceptable. In our nation we resolve our differences at the ballot box, not with violence. I'm thinking and praying for former President Trump's full recovery and any others who may have been injured during today's event."