Washington state officials react to attack on former President Donald Trump

By The News Tribune

Updated July 14, 2024 8:41 PM

Elected officials and others in Washington state reacted Saturday to news of gunfire at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The shooting wounded Trump and left two others dead, including the alleged shooter, according to multiple news accounts.

Here is a sampling of statements compiled from social media:

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington:

Violence is never acceptable, I don’t care what your political beliefs are. We use our voices and our votes in a democracy—violence has no place in America. https://t.co/IrvcowXysT
— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) July 13, 2024

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee:

Violence has no place in politics, ever. I hope whoever perpetrated today’s attack is held to account. Our thoughts are with all who attended the former president’s event, and I join the many others who are expressing gratitude for the Secret Service and first responders.
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) July 13, 2024

Former Washington House minority leader JT Wilcox:

And we we pray for the safety and health of those who were injured, including President Trump. https://t.co/qkzUJE8RGz
— Rep. JT Wilcox (@jtwilcox111) July 13, 2024

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington:

There is no place for political violence in America. None.⁰⁰I’m glad former President Trump is safe. My prayers are with everyone at the rally, and their families, who have been impacted by this violence. (1/2)
— Sen. Maria Cantwell (@SenatorCantwell) July 14, 2024

Washington Public Lands Commissioner and congressional candidate Hilary Franz:

Violence has no place in our politics, and today is a sad day for our country.
— Hilary Franz (@hilaryfranz) July 13, 2024

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers, Republican of Washington’s 5th District:

Political violence has absolutely no place in the United States of America. My prayers are with President Trump, his family, and everyone at today’s event.
— CathyMcMorrisRodgers (@cathymcmorris) July 13, 2024

Washington State GOP:

Please Pray for President Trump. https://t.co/fnTIIk70Ga
— Washington State GOP (@WAGOP) July 13, 2024

Washington State Auditor’s Office:

“Political violence has no place in our democracy. I earnestly hope and pray former President Trump is safe, and that our society recommits to civility, open discourse and fair elections.” -- State Auditor Pat McCarthy
— WA State Auditor (@WaStateAuditor) July 14, 2024

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-WA6:

Political violence is never acceptable.
— Rep. Derek Kilmer (@RepDerekKilmer) July 13, 2024

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck:

This is a sad day for our nation. Political violence in all forms is unacceptable and must be condemned. I’m glad to hear reports that former President Trump is ok. My thought and prayers are with him and the reported victims.
— Denny Heck (@LtGovDennyHeck) July 14, 2024

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-WA8:

I am horrified by the news coming out of Pennsylvania today. There is no place in this country or anywhere else for political violence. I am praying for the victims and their families, and I am deeply grateful for the swift action of the Secret Service and local law enforcement.
— Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. (@RepKimSchrier) July 14, 2024

This story was originally published July 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM.

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