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Maine politicians denounce violence in wake of shooting at Trump rally

by Lindsay Putnam July 13, 2024Updated July 15, 2024

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Credit: Evan Vucci / AP

Maine politicians from both parties quickly denounced violence and offered prayers for Donald Trump following a shooting at the former president’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

Trump appeared to have blood on his ear as he left the stage after the shooting, though it is unclear if he was hit by gunfire.

The gunman and a rally attendee are dead, a local prosecutor told the Associated Press.

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-ME

I am very relieved that President Trump appears to be OK; however, this violence is absolutely appalling. Thank God for the Secret Service and first responders who hurried President Trump out of harm’s way.
— Sen. Susan Collins (@SenatorCollins) July 13, 2024

U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-ME

Thanks to the quick action of the Secret Service, I am glad to hear former President Trump is safe and wish him a speedy recovery. We can disagree on politics, but political violence of any kind is wrong and antithetical to the core American values we believe in.
— Senator Angus King (@SenAngusKing) July 13, 2024

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, Democrat from Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

I am praying for former President Trump and others at the rally today in PA, as well as for law enforcement on the scene. I pray whoever is responsible is quickly apprehended and held accountable.

There must be no room for violence of any kind in our politics.
— Congressman Jared Golden (@RepGolden) July 13, 2024

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, Democrat from Maine’s 1st Congressional District

https://twitter.com/chelliepingree/status/1812273627125186654

Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat

Please join me in praying for the health and safety of former President Trump, those who attended his rally today, and our country. There is absolutely no place for violence in our politics – none.
— Governor Janet Mills (@GovJanetMills) July 13, 2024

Austin Theriault, Republican nominee for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District

My family and I are praying for President Trump, everyone at the rally, our law enforcement, and for our country.

This is a dark day in U.S history and I am hopeful it will serve as a wake-up call. Our country needs to unite and come together.
— Austin Theriault (@AustinTheriault) July 13, 2024

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Lindsay Putnam

Lindsay Putnam is a senior editor covering Greater Bangor news and sports for the Bangor Daily News, where she has worked since 2018. Lindsay previously worked as an editor and reporter at the New York... More by Lindsay Putnam