Governor Bill Lee issued the following statement on his Facebook page after Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, “Maria and I ask Tennesseans to join us in praying for President Trump and his family, and all who were in attendance at today’s rally in Pennsylvania.”
President Trump said on Truth Social that a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. Trump extended his condolences to the family of the person at the rally who was killed and also to the families of those badly injured. He also thanked the “United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that took place in Butler, Pennsylvania.”
One attendee was killed and two were critically injured.
The shooter is also dead. The FBI identified him as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster posted to Facebook, “Praying for the rally attendee that was murdered, the attendees that were injured, President Trump, and their respective families after the violence today. We can do better…”.
Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox posted to Facebook, “Please join me in prayer for the victim who lost their life, President Trump, and those that were injured this evening. No matter your political stance or views, acts of violence towards others are wrong and completely unacceptable. Thank you to the Secret Service, law enforcement officers and first responders for their rapid response to this evil act. May God Bless America.”
Tennessee lawmakers also took to social media to ask for prayers and offer condolences.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton posted, “As we wait for more news on @realDonaldTrump, join me in praying for him, his family and all the attendees at today’s rally in Pennsylvania.”
Senator Paul Bailey posted on his Facebook page, “Amy and I are deeply troubled by the heinous act at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania. We are relieved to hear that President Donald J. Trump is safe, and our thoughts are with him and the injured victims during this time. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the US Secret Service and first responders for their prompt and dedicated response.”
Congressman John Rose posted to X, “Let’s be grateful that President Trump is now safe. The Secret Service promptly stepped in to protect him. As we learn more, let’s pray for the 45th President of the United States.”