HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Texas politicians are reacting on social media after former president Donald Trump was whisked off the stage as shots rang out at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday afternoon.
Trump's campaign confirmed the former president is "fine" in a statement.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey posted to X, formerly Twitter, saying "My thoughts and prayers are with President Donald Trump and his family. I ask Alabamians to join me in praying for his swift recovery."
"Please pray for President Trump," posted @ALGOP, echoing brief sentiments shared by Senators Katie Britt, Dale Strong, Greg Reed, Tommy Tuberville as well as Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth.
The Alabama GOP released an extended statement that said:
"The Alabama Republican Party is heartbroken by today's attack on President Donald Trump. This disgraceful act of violence has no place in our society and is an attack on the very principles of freedom and liberty. We stand in unwavering support of President Trump, his family, and the others injured and killed in this senseless act of violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this tragedy.
“As a society, we must come together and reaffirm our commitment to civility, respect, and peaceful political engagement. Let’s be clear, the mainstream media’s relentless demonization and vilification of Donald Trump is partially responsible for this tragedy. Their political bias towards a presidential candidate only serves to sow division and discord within our nation. The American people deserve better. It is time for everyone to step back from political rhetoric, and look at every person as an individual made in the image of God. I call on the Democratic Party and mainstream media to stop their inflammatory attacks, which incites individuals against Donald Trump and his supporters.”
"The Alabama Republican Party remains dedicated to upholding respectful discussion and peaceful political engagement. We are committed to ensuring that all individuals can participate in the political process free from fear or intimidation, regardless of their political affiliation."
"President Trump is a fighter and will not be intimidated by such barbarism," wrote Rep. Mike Rogers on X. "I am thankful for the law enforcement officers that kept our president safe and I wish him a speedy recovery. I am confident the parties responsible will face justice."
State Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote on Facebook, "Americans, regardless of political party, need to stop and pray for Pres. Trump and for our country."
"We are thankful for the law enforcement officers that immediately took action," posted Sen. Wes Kitchens, echoing Trump campaign officials in their statement.
The 84th United States Attorney General and former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions released the following statement Saturday evening regarding the assassination attempt on President Trump’s life:
“My prayers are with President Trump and his family, and the families of the rally attendees who were shot. President Trump is a powerful leader. He never wavers. He is always out front. He is physically courageous, and he will not be intimidated from taking his case directly to the American people. You can be sure this won’t stop President Trump.
“Americans of every party must condemn political violence. There must be no equivocation."