The “Squad,” the most progressive members of Congress, condemned the assassination attempt on former President Trump on Saturday, though some were hesitant to specifically mention him.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), the leader of the group, condemned the violence and issued the most forceful statement in support of Trump’s recovery.
“There is no place for political violence, including the horrific incident we just witnessed in Pennsylvania. It is absolutely unacceptable and must be denounced in the strongest terms. My heart goes out to all the victims and I wish the former President a speedy recovery,” AOC said.
“Sending condolences to the family of the person killed at Trump’s rally. We should all be exhausted by the consistent senseless violence in our society. Political violence is abhorrent & must end. Wishing the former president a full recovery. This is a scary time for democracy,” said Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY).
There is no place for political violence, including the horrific incident we just witnessed in Pennsylvania.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2024
It is absolutely unacceptable and must be denounced in the strongest terms.
My heart goes out to all the victims and I wish the former President a speedy recovery.
Sending condolences to the family of the person killed at Trump’s rally. We should all be exhausted by the consistent senseless violence in our society.
— Congressman Jamaal Bowman (@RepBowman) July 13, 2024
Political violence is abhorrent & must end. Wishing the former president a full recovery. This is a scary time for democracy.
Other members of the “Squad,” such as Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) condemned the violence without specifically mentioning former President Donald Trump.
It’s sad to hear the tragedy that occurred at the Trump rally today. We must condemn acts of violence and pray for the victims. May calmness and decency prevail 🙏🏽
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 14, 2024
We must always collectively condemn political violence.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 14, 2024
I mourn the loss of life and pray for the families of the victims. I hope for a full recovery for everyone injured today in Butler, Pennsylvania.
No one should fear for their life anywhere, including at a political rally.
— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) July 14, 2024
Condemning this brazen act of violence in the strongest terms and praying for everyone impacted.
As we find out more about the shooting in Butler, I extend my sympathies to all the victims and extend my condolences to their loved ones.
— Rep. Summer Lee (@RepSummerLee) July 14, 2024
Political violence only leads to more violence—and we all must come together to condemn it.
I am horrified by the unfolding situation in Butler, PA. Political violence is deplorable and unacceptable.
— Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (@repdeliaramirez) July 14, 2024
All members of the “Squad” have previously said that Trump would be a threat to Democracy and the U.S. Constitution if he were elected.
Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and former Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), emphatically condemned the violence and wished former President Donald Trump well. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) condemned the violence as well.
Political violence is absolutely unacceptable.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) July 13, 2024
I wish Donald Trump, and anyone else who may have been hurt, a speedy recovery.
Violence has NO place in our democracy. My thoughts are with President Trump and everyone impacted at the rally today.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 13, 2024
