Rep. Watson Coleman Condemns Shooting at Trump Campaign Event
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released a statement following a shooting at a Trump campaign event on Saturday:
“The shooting at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday, which injured former President Trump, took the life of an attendee, and injured several others, was a horrific act of violence and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. There is no place for political violence in our democracy.
“I’m praying for the victims and for our country. I’m relieved that former President Trump is safe and commend law enforcement and Secret Service agents for their swift and courageous actions. I also want answers as to how this heinous act could have occurred.
“The strength and endurance of our democracy depend on the peaceful exchange of ideas without the threat of physical harm to any group or individual.
“I encourage every American to refrain from engaging in conspiracy theories or retreating to partisan corners, and to come together and recognize the horrible, unforgivable inhumanity of yesterday’s terrible events. We must resolve our political disagreements peacefully. That is a bedrock principle of our democracy with no exceptions."