Well, isn’t this interesting?
Just about every major politician in the country immediately put out a statement following the horrific attempt on former President Trump’s life.
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery,” former President Obama wrote before the White House reacted.
There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024
Rep. Nancy Pelosi was also quick to condemn “the shooting at Trump’s rally, writing on social media that “political violence of any kind has no place in our society.”
Even former President George Bush was quick to release a statement following the tradjegty.
“Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following the cowardly attack on his life. And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their speedy response,” his X account posted.
Statement by President George W. Bush: “Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following the cowardly attack on his life. And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their speedy response.”
— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) July 13, 2024
Even AOC denounced the shooting.
There is no place for political violence, including the horrific incident we just witnessed in Pennsylvania.
It is absolutely unacceptable and must be denounced in the strongest terms.
My heart goes out to all the victims and I wish the former President a speedy recovery.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 14, 2024
But there is one prominent Democrat who never likes to shy away from making news for herself that has been very, very quiet.
As of the writing of this post, Hillary Clinton has not posted on her X account since July 12.
We put a little video together showing that on the day we wrote this Hillary hasn’t posted nor made any public statements.
Now, former President Bill Clinton’s account did release a statement and added Hillary.
“Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. Hillary and I are thankful that President Trump is safe, heartbroken for all those affected by the attack at today’s rally in Pennsylvania, and grateful for the swift action of the U.S. Secret Service,” Clinton wrote.
Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. Hillary and I are thankful that President Trump is safe, heartbroken for all those affected by the attack at today’s rally in Pennsylvania, and grateful for the swift action of the U.S. Secret Service.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) July 14, 2024
