After Trump assassination attempt, bipartisan condemnation in N.C.

Former President Donald Trump is safe after what law enforcement described as an assassination attempt at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press. 

The suspected shooter and one person who was attending the rally died, AP reported. The shooting happened at a rally Saturday evening in Butler, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. 

In North Carolina and nationally, elected leaders from both sides of the aisle condemned the shooting. 

“Violence has no place in our politics or communities. I am grateful for the quick response by law enforcement today and hope former President Trump is not seriously injured,” Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said on social media Saturday.

This was a heinous assassination attempt and thank God that President Trump is safe. Keep praying for those who were shot. Violence in our political system can never be tolerated.

— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) July 13, 2024

Praying for President Trump and everyone at the Pennsylvania rally.

Pray for our country.

— Senator Ted Budd (@SenTedBuddNC) July 13, 2024

Violence has no place in our politics or communities. I am grateful for the quick response by law enforcement today and hope former President Trump is not seriously injured. – RC

— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) July 13, 2024

Renee and I are praying for President Donald Trump and everyone at the campaign rally, and we thank the brave law enforcement for their swift action.

Political violence like this is anti-American.

— Rep. Richard Hudson (@RepRichHudson) July 13, 2024

Whoever did this must be held fully accountable.

Political violence indelibly stains countries. It must always, always be rejected.

Our sincere appreciation to the Secret Service, and may our former president recover quickly and fully. https://t.co/Jznwy6W5e3

— Rep. Jeff Jackson (@JeffJacksonNC) July 13, 2024

My response on the assassination attempt of President Trump. My family and I are praying for President Trump and his family. pic.twitter.com/096KPX8hcC

— Mark Robinson (@markrobinsonNC) July 13, 2024