A number of Alabama leaders rallied around former President Donald Trump on Saturday after a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, led to the former president being quickly escorted off stage by law enforcement.
Trump’s condition has been described as “fine” according to a statement from his campaign. The former president is currently being treated at a local medical facility, according to that same statement.
My thoughts and prayers are with President Donald Trump and his family. I ask Alabamians to join me in praying for his swift recovery.
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) July 13, 2024
Americans, regardless of political party, need to stop and pray for Pres. Trump and for our country. https://t.co/xS9WQzAIDV
— Attorney General Steve Marshall (@AGSteveMarshall) July 13, 2024
Pray for President Donald Trump and for America.
We need to return this kind of determination to the White House. pic.twitter.com/8yEa4OTo14
— Senator Greg Reed (@SenatorGregReed) July 13, 2024
Please join me in praying for President Trump and those affected at his rally today.
— Nathaniel Ledbetter (@RepLedbetter) July 13, 2024
Kalisha and I are praying for former President Trump and those injured and killed today in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Political violence of any kind is unacceptable and un-American.
— Figures for Congress (@ShomariFigures) July 13, 2024
Join me in lifting President Trump and his family in our prayers and ask God to protect and shield him from further harm. He handled the situation with impressive courage and bravery. President Trump and all of us who support him remain committed to making America great again!
— Dobson for Congress (@DobsonForAL) July 13, 2024
God bless President Trump. Our prayers are with him.
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) July 13, 2024
Wesley and I are praying for President Trump and everyone at the rally.
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) July 13, 2024
Everyone please join me in praying for President Trump. pic.twitter.com/Z751f3eHJg
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) July 13, 2024
I’m closely monitoring what has unfolded in Pennsylvania. Of course I’m praying for President Trump and that he was not seriously injured.
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) July 13, 2024
Everyone please join me in praying for President Trump. https://t.co/8oVxneuKLU
— Gary Palmer (@USRepGaryPalmer) July 13, 2024
Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl released a lengthy statement Saturday condemning the apparent attack, and called on Democratic Party leaders and mainstream media outlets to “stop their inflammatory attacks” against the former president in light of Saturday’s incident.
“As a society, we must come together and reaffirm our commitment to civility, respect, and peaceful political engagement; let’s be clear, the mainstream media’s relentless demonization and vilification of Donald Trump is partially responsible for this tragedy,” Wahl said.
“It is time for everyone to step back from political rhetoric, and look at every person as an individual made in the image of God. I call on the Democratic Party and mainstream media to stop their inflammatory attacks, which incites individuals against Donald Trump and his supporters.”