Updated with linked information regarding the incident being investigated as an assassination attempt
Governor Wes Moore issued the following statement on Saturday, July 13, after former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage at a Pennsylvania rally following an assassination attempt, according to the Associated Press.
“I condemn in the strongest possible terms what has happened in Pennsylvania today to President Trump. Political violence is never acceptable. Ever. This kind of cowardice must be roundly condemned by all Americans. We have to be a country that can learn to disagree without turning to political violence. I am praying for President Trump’s safety and recovery. Our nation is and must be better than this.”
According to the U.S. Secret Service, “During former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on the evening of July 13th at approximately 6:15 p.m., a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue. US Secret Service personnel neutralized the shooter, who is now deceased. US Secret Service quickly responded with protective measures and the former president is safe and being evaluated. One spectator was killed, two spectators were critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation and the Secret Service has formally notified the Federal Bureau of investigation.”