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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah leaders were quick to react Saturday after a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Chaos in the crowd ensued, while Trump was pictured with blood on his face being walked from the stage by his security detail. Trump's campaign said in a statement that the former president was "fine" after a shooting at his rally, according to the Associated Press. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.
Sen. Mitt Romney said on X, formerly Twitter, that he was "relieved the former President is safe and doing well. Outrageous and tragic that anyone would make such a heinous and evil act. Grateful for the quick response from Secret Service agents. This is a deeply sad day for America."
Sen. Mike Lee wrote on X, "Someone just tried to kill President Trump. Pray for him. And for swift justice."
Someone just tried to kill President Trump.
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) July 13, 2024
Pray for him.
And for swift justice. https://t.co/DVwD23YSrS
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also posted on X, saying: "The attack on President Trump is sickening and horrifying. Abby and I join all Americans in praying for him and hope justice is swift for anyone involved."
"They're not after me, they're after you, and I just happen to be in the way." — DJT pic.twitter.com/hYKld5j3ez
— Burgess Owens (@BurgessOwens) July 13, 2024
Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis released a statement saying, "I am disturbed by today's news out of Pennsylvania. Political violence is wrong, period. My thoughts are with those affected."
This is terrible. I hope President Trump is okay and the shooter is brought to justice. It's a sad day in America. https://t.co/naAdryMQM4
— Deidre Henderson (@DeidreHenderson) July 13, 2024
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall posted on X, saying: "Political violence cannot be tolerated. Full stop. What happened today at the Trump rally is abhorrent and I wish Donald Trump a speedy recovery."
Today, UTGOP Chair Rob Axson released the following statement:#utgop#utpolpic.twitter.com/VbghDRVkqY
— UtahGOP (@UtahGOP) July 13, 2024
