The recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in the small town of Butler, Pennsylvania, was an attack on our nation according to many.
Local lawmakers turned to social media to share their thoughts on the tragic event that left an innocent rally-goer dead.
"It was an unbelievable experience and a historic one," said Congressman Eric Burlison. On Twitter, Burlison continued, "Corey Comperatore is a hero who died protecting his wife and daughter at the Trump rally. He did not hesitate to put himself between bullets and those around him. Evil will not triumph."
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley noted, "Pray for President Trump. And for justice."
Missouri Governor Mike Parson noted on Twitter, "Please join First Lady Teresa Parson and me in praying for President Trump, his family and all victims who were in attendance at the rally in Pennsylvania. Please pray for our nation."
Brian Seitz, State Representative for District 156 shared his thoughts on the assassination attempt. Said Seitz, "They shot at him, but they aimed at all of us. The assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump was not just an isolated event. It was the culmination of years of attacks being leveled at the President, and all Republicans. We are in a battle for the soul of our nation. This is not simply about who will be President, but what course our country will take for generations to come. They’ve indicted him, attacked him, impeached him and shot him. He’s still standing. And we need to stand with him. Every election this year, up and down the ballot, is important. In August, and November, we need leaders in office who will FIGHT for our state and nation. I continue to pray for the families of those who lost loved ones yesterday, and for the Trump family, but I’m ready to get out and fight for our country and vote for our future in the coming elections."
The Branson Globe asked Seitz to share his thoughts on the event, as a lawmaker and as Christian, to which Seitz noted, "As a lawmaker, this is the danger that we all live in every day. We aren’t that many years removed from the shooting at the Congressional Softball Game practice that almost killed Congressman Steve Scalise. At every level, our elected officials live in constant danger. As a Christian, this is just another reason our nation needs to get on its knees and turn back to God. The absence of the Lord in our government has led to both corruption in politics and political violence and animosity. We must turn our nation back to Jesus Christ."
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