MINNESOTA, USA — Minnesota's elected officials are responding after former president Donald Trump was whisked away from a rally in Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
The former president and presumptive Republican nominee was showing off a chart of border crossing numbers on Saturday when bangs rang through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his face and he appeared to be bleeding.
The rally was scheduled as his last before the Republican National Convention convenes Monday.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz decried any violence in American politics:
GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer posted about his and his wife's prayers for Trump:
Senator Tina Smith also condemned political violence in a post on X, formerly Twitter:
Congressman Brad Finstad thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement for their prompt response to the incident:
Senator Amy Klobuchar added her voice to the chorus against violence:
Congressman Pete Stauber also shared a message of support for Trump:
Congresswoman Angie Craig also posted about the incident:
Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach asked others to join her in praying for Trump:
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.