BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana leaders are reacting after Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
According to the Associated Press, Trump was showing off a chart of border crossings during his last rally before the Republican National Convention begins on Monday when bangs started ringing through the crowd.
The Republican presidential nominee could be seen extending his right hand toward his face. According to the Associated Press, there appeared to be blood on his face.
See how leaders around Louisiana are reacting to Saturday's incident that occurred in Pennsylvania.
"Praying that President Trump's wounds are not serious and for the American wounded in the crowd. All violence should be condemned, but particularly political violence which attempts to shape the direction of the country. We do not bow to political terrorists.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
"It’s a dark time in our nation. Now more than ever we need to pray for America and pray for President Trump. There is no one who stands up more for our country than Donald Trump.
Gov. Jeff Landry
"Kelly and I are praying for President Trump and all the attendees of the campaign rally today in Pennsylvania, and we send our gratitude to the law enforcement who responded at the scene.
"I have been briefed by law enforcement and am continuing to monitor the developments. This horrific act of political violence at a peaceful campaign rally has no place in this country and should be unanimously and forcefully condemned.
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
"I’m praying for President Trump and for our country.
Liz Murrill, Louisiana Attorney General"Thanking God for protecting President Trump and others tonight.
U.S. Senator John Kennedy
"My prayers are with President Trump, he’s the leader this nation needs now more than ever.
Congresswoman Julia Letlow"Praying for President Donald Trump. There is never any place for political violence.
Steve Scalise, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives
"American Patriots are united behind President Trump. The left will not stop MAGA Nation.
U.S. Representative Clay Higgins
“Violence has no place in political discourse, regardless of our vehement philosophical differences. We must stand united against such actions and uphold the principles of democracy and respect.
Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
