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Ohio politicians react to shooting at Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump’s campaign says he is 'fine' after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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OHIO, USA — Reactions are pouring in on social media from Ohio politicians after the shocking details emerged from a shooting at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Politicians from both parties were quick to denounce the violence and offer support to the former president and the people attending the rally.

Their reactions can be seen below:

OHIO GOV. MIKE DeWINE

Fran and I are praying for President Trump, his family, and our country.
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) July 13, 2024

US SEN. SHERROD BROWN (D-OH)

Connie and I are relieved that President Trump is safe and are praying for the health and safety of those attending the rally tonight, and for our country.
— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) July 13, 2024

We’re grateful to the law enforcement who responded immediately. Political violence is completely unacceptable and has no place in our democracy.
— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) July 13, 2024

US SEN. JD VANCE (R-OH)

Trump campaign saying the president is OK. Thank God.

Hope everyone else is safe.
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) July 13, 2024

Today is not just some isolated incident.

The central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs.

That rhetoric led directly to President Trump's attempted assassination.
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) July 14, 2024

CLEVELAND MAYOR JUSTIN BIBB

Political violence has no place in this country - today’s events are horrifying. Praying for President Trump and all who were at the rally in Butler, PA.
— Justin M. Bibb (@JustinMBibb) July 13, 2024

AKRON MAYOR SHAMMAS MALIK

It is a sad day for our country, seeing political violence targeting former President Trump. Wishing him well - and hoping for better days ahead.
— Shammas Malik (@shammasmalik) July 13, 2024

US REP. JIM JORDAN (R-OH-4)

God bless President Trump. Pray for his safety.
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) July 13, 2024

US REP. BOB LATTA (R-OH-5)

Marcia and I are praying for President Donald Trump after the attack on him at his rally this evening.
— Rep. Bob Latta (@boblatta) July 13, 2024

US REP. MICHAEL RULLI (R-OH-6)

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— Michael Rulli (@michaelrulli) July 14, 2024

US REP. MAX MILLER (R-OH-7)

I’m relieved to hear that President Trump is OK. I’m praying for his speedy recovery.

Thanks to law enforcement and first responders for their quick response. https://t.co/MoO2LatNQ8
— Max Miller (@MaxMillerOH) July 13, 2024

US REP. MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH-9)

First, prayers for the health of former President Trump, his family, associates, and others in Butler, PA tonight. Much gratitude is owed to law enforcement for its rapid response.

Political violence in any form has no place in America.
— Rep. Marcy Kaptur (@RepMarcyKaptur) July 13, 2024

US REP. SHONTEL BROWN (D-OH-11)

What happened tonight is absolutely horrifying. My prayers are with former President Trump and all those in Butler. Political violence is absolutely unacceptable – it’s an attack on our democracy itself. This is a terrible moment for our country and we must rise above it.
— Rep. Shontel Brown (@RepShontelBrown) July 14, 2024

US REP. TROY BALDERSON (R-OH-12)

Glad to hear President Trump is safe. Please pray for all victims involved and their families.

Thank you to the Secret Service and law enforcement for your quick and fearless response.
— Congressman Troy Balderson (@RepBalderson) July 13, 2024

US REP. EMILIA SYKES (D-OH-13)

Political violence is never acceptable. And is never justified under any circumstance.

My thoughts and prayers are with all who were at the rally and my gratitude goes out to the secret service for their swift and decisive action.
— Emilia Sykes (@EmiliaSykesOH) July 13, 2024

US REP. DAVE JOYCE (R-OH-14)

I am absolutely horrified at the attack on President Trump today. This act of violence is an attack on our democracy and those responsible must be held accountable. My prayers are with the President, his family and America.
— Dave Joyce (@RepDaveJoyce) July 13, 2024

Thank you to the secret service for acting quickly this afternoon to protect President Trump. My thoughts continue to be with President Trump and all those at the event today affected by this horrific violence.
— Dave Joyce (@RepDaveJoyce) July 13, 2024

We’ve seen an alarming rise of political violence in the past decade. Steve Scalise came away stronger, and President Trump will too.
— Dave Joyce (@RepDaveJoyce) July 14, 2024

OHIO HOUSE SPEAKER JASON STEPHENS

Prayers for President Trump and everyone at the rally in Pennsylvania.
— Speaker Jason Stephens (@jasoncstephens) July 13, 2024

OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL DAVE YOST

Gunfire at the Pennsylvania Trump rally. He appears OK.

Prayers for DJT, his family, for our country. https://t.co/u92MUx1y00
— Attorney General Dave Yost (@DaveYostOH) July 13, 2024

OHIO LT. GOV. JON HUSTED

Our prayers are with President Trump and everyone at the rally in Pennsylvania this afternoon.

Thanks to those in law enforcement who responded so quickly.
— Jon Husted (@JonHusted) July 13, 2024

OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE FRANK LaROSE

Praying for President Trump, his family and everyone at the rally.

We pray that everyone is ok as more details come in.
— Frank LaRose (@FrankLaRose) July 13, 2024

LORAIN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR SHARON SWEDA

"On behalf of the Lorain County Democratic Party I want to express that violence has no place in our politics. We share our deepest sympathy for the family of the victims and are thankful that former President Trump was not seriously injured."

GEAUGA COUNTY SHERIFF SCOTT HILDENBRAND

"Very sad that our democracy is interfered with violence, this should never happen, let the people decide the outcome of elections, support the person you support at the ballot box. That is the American way!"

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