SPOKANE, Wash. — Republican and Democratic politicians across Washington state have expressed shock and concern for former president Donald Trump after the shooting at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday night.
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee wrote on social media that, “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.”
Idaho Governor Brad Little also posted statements to both Facebook and X, saying "Praying for President Trump, his family, and our nation."
U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell also posted statements to social media condemning the attack and expressing gratitude for first responders and Secret Service members.
U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers also posted a brief statement on social media that reads, “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.”
Tiffany Smiley, a Republican candidate for Washington's 4th Congressional District, released a statement on Sunday, July 14 that reads,
"Today, we're praying for President Trump, the victims in attendance and their families. Our president showed extraordinary courage under fire, and I'm thankful God protected him. President Trump's work for our country is not done and I look forward to him becoming the 47th President of the United States in November. We will not fear, but rise together because we live in the greatest country on earth."
Locally, Spokane Valley City Councilman Al Merkal said in a press release that “This tragic event underscores the urgent need for civility in our political discourse. We must come together as a community to foster respect, understanding, and polite disagreement ensuring that such senseless acts of violence do not define our society.”
Spokane City Council member Johnathan Bingle wrote in a Facebook post, “God keep him safe! Prayers for Trump, his team, and our country."
Additionally, both the Washington State Democratic Party and Republican Party issued statements condemning the political violence and expressing gratitude for the efforts of law enforcement.
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