PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Reaction was swift to the apparent shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania that injured former President Donald Trump and left two others dead -- the suspected gunman and a rally-goer.
“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”
The Secret Service said in a statement that “the former President is safe.”
Today’s shooting in Pennsylvania underlines clearly the danger of normalizing political violence.
-- Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden
Violence of any kind has no place in politics. My thoughts are with the former President and all event attendees.
-- Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley
I am praying for the safety and health of former President Trump and everyone else in Butler, and I hope the perpetrator of this heinous act is swiftly apprehended by law enforcement. There is no room in America for political violence of any kind, against anyone, for any reason.
-- Washington US Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Like so many Oregonians and Americans, I'm devastated and deeply troubled by the senseless act of violence that caused innocent blood to be spilled in Pennsylvania today. Political violence in all forms is reprehensible and uniquely unAmerican. I'm grateful to all those who responded swiftly to protect President Trump and those in attendance, and I will continue praying for the safety of our nation and mourn this horrifying tragedy.
-- Oregon US Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Violence in a political context is never acceptable, and our country is better than this. Thankful that the former president is recovering and grateful to all those on the front line that responded quickly.
-- Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek
Violence has no place in politics, ever. I hope whoever perpetrated today’s attack is held to account. Our thoughts are with all who attended the former president’s event, and I join the many others who are expressing gratitude for the Secret Service and first responders.
-- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee
Our prayers are with President Trump. Democrats not only need to denounce this despicable act of violence, they must also consider how their over-the-top partisan rhetoric about fake "threats to democracy" have contributed to this. We settle disputes in this country with our votes, not violence.”
-- Oregon House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich
Today, we should all be reminded that violence has absolutely no place in our political discourse. It threatens our country and the principles upon which it was built. This violent attack is not just an assault on one individual but on our collective values. This moment transcends political affiliations and ideologies.
-- Oregon Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham
Political violence is unacceptable. It has no place in our democracy. We are better than this. I hope former President Trump is safe and recovers fully.
-- Oregon House Majority Leader Ben Bowman
Our prayers are with President Trump. Democrats not only need to denounce this despicable act of violence, they must also consider how their over-the-top partisan rhetoric about fake "threats to democracy" have contributed to this. We settle disputes in this country with our votes, not violence.
-- Oregon State Rep. Jeff Helfrich
