Trump called for unity, saying we are strongest when “we work together for the common good.”
Trumped thanked emergency crews who responded to the scene, including two police officers who were wounded in the incident.
“Many lives would have been lost if not for the heroic actions of the two Capital police officers who took down the gunman, despite sustaining gunshot wounds during a very, very brutal assault,” Trump said.
“Melania and I are grateful for the heroism and and praying for the swift recovery of all victims,” the president said in a televised statement in response to the shooting.
Calling Scalise a “friend” and a “fighters,” Trump said Scalise “will recover from this assault.”
Scalise is hospitalized in stable condition after undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound to the hip, according to a Congressional aide.
Statement from office of Rep Steve Scalise R-LA pic.twitter.com/cZ1baVoYwk
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) June 14, 2017
Karen & I are praying for @SteveScalise, the Capitol Police, & all hurt for a speedy recovery. Our hearts are with them & their loved ones.
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) June 14, 2017
We are all Americans first, regardless of party. We are all on the same team. And we’re praying for those injured in this heinous attack.
— Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) June 14, 2017
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