Missouri, Arkansas politicians react to situation at Trump rally

(KTVI) – Secret Service agents rushed former U.S. President Donald Trump off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, following gunfire.

Trump’s campaign said in a statement that the former president was “fine” after the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor said the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.

The shooting at Trump’s rally is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials tell the Associated Press.

Several politicians from Missouri and Arkansas have responded to the situation:

Mike Parson (Missouri Governor)

Parson, a Republican, offered the following remarks via social media platform X:

“Please join [First Lady] Teresa and me in praying for President Trump, his family, and all victims who were in attendance at the rally in Pennsylvania today. Please pray for our nation.”

Josh Hawley (Missouri U.S. Senator)

Hawley, a Republican, offered the following remarks via social media platform X:

“Pray for President Trump. And for justice.”

“Pray for the victims of this violence.”

“The Justice Dept needs to release the shooter’s ID immediately and everything known about him. No sweeping it under the rug.”

“It’s a wonder Donald Trump is alive. Let’s call this what it was. An assassination attempt with at least one innocent bystander murdered. The nation needs to know who did this. And why. And we need a full, public investigation by Congress into HOW it happened.”

“The Senate Homeland Security Committee must investigate this assassination attempt and attempted mass murder and get to the bottom of how it could have happened.”

Eric Schmitt (Missouri U.S. Senator)

Schmitt, a Republican, offered the following statement to OzarksFirst:

“I’m praying for President Trump and everyone who was in attendance at the rally, including the family and loved ones of the innocent attendee that was reportedly shot and killed. It is an absolutely horrific scene in Pennsylvania. Secret Service should be applauded for their quick response and bravery in the face of danger. God bless President Trump and God bless the United States of America.”

Eric Burlison (Missouri U.S. Representative)

Burlison, a Republican, offered the following remarks via social media platform X:

“Pray for President Trump. Pray for our nation. This is a terrible day for America.”

Andrew Bailey (Missouri Attorney General)

Bailey, a Republican, offered the following remarks via social media platform X:

“Praying for @realDonaldTrump and all the attendees at his rally this evening. May justice be swift.”

Mike Kehoe (Missouri Lt. Governor)

Kehoe, a Republican, offered the following remarks via social media platform X:

“@ClaudiaLKehoe and I are praying for President Trump and everyone in attendance at today’s rally.”

Crystal Quade (Missouri House Minority Leader)

Quade, a Democrat, offered the following remarks via social media platform X:

“Violence is never the answer. Praying for President Trump, the United States, and all those affected by today’s senseless shooting.”

Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Arkansas Governor)

Sanders, a Republican, offered the following remarks via social media platform X:

“President Trump won’t be stopped. America can’t be broken. Pray for our country.”

John Boozman (Arkansas U.S. Senator)

Boozman, a Republican, offered the following remarks via social media platform X:

“Please join me in praying for President Trump as well as those in attendance at today’s rally and our entire country.”

Tom Cotton (Arkansas U.S. Senator)

Cotton, a Democrat, offered the following statement on X:

“Please join Anna and me in praying for President Trump, his agents, and all his supporters at the rally in Butler.”

Arkansas Democratic Party

The Arkansas Democratic Party offered the following statement on X:

“The Democratic Party of Arkansas condemns political violence. What happened in Pennsylvania is far too common in communities around our country. Our prayers are with everyone victimized today, including the former President.”

Developing story. Check back for more statements as they become available.

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