Open in App
  • Local
  • U.S.
  • Election
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Education
  • Real Estate
  • Newsletter
  • FOX 23 Tulsa KOKI

    Oklahoma leaders react to shooting at Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally

    9 days ago

    TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma leaders reacted to what law enforcement officials are investigating as an attempted assassination on Donald Trump following a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday.

    FOX23 reported Trump could be seen grabbing his face which appeared to be bleeding before he was rushed off stage following apparent gunshots. He is reported to be "fine" following the incident. The Butler County district attorney said the shooter is dead and at least one attendee was killed.

    Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum posted the following statement on X (formerly known as Twitter):

    "Terrible. Grateful for the Secret Service agents and law enforcement who ran toward harm’s way to protect the life of President Trump. Violence has no place in America’s democratic process. Thankful President Trump and those in attendance are safe now."

    Oklahoma Governor Stitt posted the following statement on X:

    "My prayers are with President Trump— and we should all feel so thankful for the swift response by the Secret Service and law enforcement. While details are still coming in, we can’t tolerate attempts to thwart democracy with political violence. Period."

    Senator Markwayne Mullin posted the following statement on X:

    "As we await additional information, we are praying for President Trump, his family, our brave law enforcement, and our country."

    Congressman Kevin Hern posted the following statement on X:

    "My prayers are with President Trump, and the thousands of supporters gathered in Butler, Pennsylvania. I’m praying for him and everyone involved for their safety & security."

    Hern also released the following statement:

    "I am grateful for the heroic acts of law enforcement who rushed to ensure President Trump’s safety,” said Rep. Hern . “It is truly a miracle that the bullet only grazed President Trump’s ear. Tammy and I are keeping him, as well as the loved ones of the individual killed and the two people who were gravely injured, in our prayers. This was a reckless assassination attempt that put thousands of people in danger. Political violence of any kind should be universally condemned in the strongest of terms. I ask my fellow Oklahomans to join me in lifting our nation up in prayer."

    Congressman Josh Brecheen posted the following statement on X:

    "President Trump, even with blood on his face, is not going to stop fighting for the American people! Please join us in praying continued Providential protection for 45 (and future 47) and his family."

    Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond posted the following statement on X:

    "The bullets of madmen have altered the course of American history many times, but not today. Thank God President Trump is safe. Amid reports of multiple injuries & possible fatalities at this horrific shooting, every American must reject political violence and resolve to settle our policy differences at the ballot box. The future of our Republic depends on it."

    FOX23 will update with more reactions from local officials as they become available.

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2MpQcS_0uQVpRgI00

    FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally, July 7, 2023, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

    Expand All
    Comments / 0
    Add a Comment
    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
    Most Popular newsMost Popular

    Comments / 0