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‘Never acceptable’: How Connecticut’s politicians are reacting to shooting at Trump rally
Connecticut politicians are reacting – universally condemning the violence – after a shooting at a rally for Former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump was rushed off stage after gunshots rang out as he spoke to supporters at a rally near Pittsburgh. He appeared to have blood on his face, but was quickly confirmed to be “fine.”
Another person at the rally, who officials have not identified, was killed in the shooting. Two spectators were in serious condition.
The shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, CNN, the Associated Press and other outlets reported.
President Joe Biden has condemned the shooting as sick.
“It’s sick,” he said. “We cannot allow for this to be happening. We cannot condone this.”
Here’s what Connecticut politicians, all of which are Democrats, said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
What Governor Ned Lamont said
Governor Ned Lamont said his “thoughts are with former President Trump and everyone in attendance at today’s rally” and commended the Secret Service in a tweet.
In a second tweet, he turned the conversation to political violence and gun violence.
“Political violence and gun violence of any kind have absolutely no place in our society and are never acceptable,” he wrote. “We must all as Americans be able to express our views freely and without the fear of violence.”
What Senator Richard Blumenthal said
The senior senator from Connecticut, Richard Blumenthal posted condemning political violence, calling it unacceptable.
“I am thankful for law enforcement’s swift response,” he continued. “My thought are with former President Trump.”
What Senator Chris Murphy said
Senator Chris Murphy was quick to condemn the violence.
“There is no room in America for political violence,” he wrote. “We should all condemn what happened today and I am hoping for the health of the former president and everyone else at the rally.”
What Representative John Larson said
Rep. John Larson thanked God for Trump’s safety and thanked “the Secret Service and law enforcement for acting quickly and condemn all forms of violence.
What Rep. Joe Courtney said
Rep. Joe Courtney called the shooting “horrific.”
“It is encouraging that he was able to exit safely with the assistance of the Secret Service. I, along with all Americans of goodwill, wish him a swift recovery and condemn all political violence,” he continued.
What Rep. Rosa DeLauro said
Rep. Rosa DeLauro offered her “thoughts and prayers” to Trump and his family.
What Rep. Jim Himes said
Rep. Jim Himes joined the call condemning the violence.
“Violence, especially political, has no place in our society. Every American should be free and safe to express and share their views with civility. My thoughts are with the former President and all who were harmed at today’s rally.” he wrote.
What Rep. Jahana Hayes said
Rep. Jahana Hayes called the shooting a “cowardly act” and said violence in any form is unacceptable.
“This is not how policy difference are settled in the United States of America,” she wrote.
USA Today contributed to this report.
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Woman killed in Friday head-on crash in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman is dead after police said she was involved in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Friday in Burlington.
According to Connecticut State Police, a Toyota RAV4 and Peterbuilt 386 tractor-trailer collided head-on on Route 4 near Punch Brook Road at around 4:49 p.m. on Friday.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as 64-year-old Mary Christine Ferland of Burlington, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured, according to state police. No one else was in either vehicle at the time of the crash.
The crash is still under investigation by state police, anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Brew at 860-626-7900.
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