Former President of the United States Donald Trump speaking with attendees at a “Chase the Vote” rally at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona. | Photo by Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0
By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services
PHOENIX — The shooting Saturday of former President Trump has provoked an outpouring of support from across the political spectrum in Arizona – as well as claims by some that what happened is a direct result of rhetoric from the Left.
All of the comments and accusations were made before there was any public information about the shooter or motives.
Gov. Katie Hobbs, Democrat:
“I am glad that former President Trump is safe, and hope that others at the rally were not seriously injured. I hope the perpetrator of this heinous act will be swiftly brought to justice.”
Attorney General Kris Mayes, Democrat:
“The attack against former President Trump must be strongly condemned by ALL Americans – no matter their political beliefs. Political violence is never acceptable. Never. My thoughts are with the former President and anyone else who may have been injured or hurt at today’s rally.”
Rep. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, chairman of the Arizona Freedom Caucus:
I’m sickened by the response from the Left following today’s attempted assassination attempt on President Trump. They tried to kill President Trump today. They murdered a Trump supporter today. Within minutes, assassination deniers on the Left, including the Democrat mouthpieces at CNN, The Washington Post and USA Today, all immediately began disseminating misinformation and disinformation about the attempted assassination. And it took hours following the attempt on President Trump’s life for Joe Biden to even comment. The behavior from Democrats in the aftermath of this heinous act is beyond disgusting.
