WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Alex X. Mooney issued the following statement after the assassination attempt on the life of President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania:
“Today’s attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump is a horrifying moment for our nation. There is no place for violence in our politics and it must be condemned. I am relieved to hear that President Trump is okay.
I want to thank the brave members of the United States Secret Service, local police and first responders who put their lives on the line to protect President Trump. My heart goes out to the families of the innocent patriots that were killed and injured in the crowd.
Heinous acts by deranged actors have no place in our politics. This type of senseless violence goes against everything our country stands for. It must not be tolerated. Today’s events will not deter President Trump or his supporters.”