Montana political figures released statements Saturday after a shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, PA., on Saturday.
According to the Secret Service, one rally attendee is dead and the suspected shooter is dead. Trump said on Truth Social that he was "shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear."
Republic Sen. Steve Daines posted:
Please join me in praying for President @realDonaldTrump and everyone else at the rally in Pennsylvania.
— Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) July 13, 2024
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester posted:
Republican candidate for Senate Tim Sheehy wrote:
In a separate post, Sheehy also wrote on Facebook "President Trump is STRONG. He's an American Warrior fighting to Save America. God bless President Trump!"
Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-2) posted:
Jean and I are praying for President Trump and for the safety and health of those at the rally. https://t.co/aacJlQkySp
— Matt Rosendale (@RepRosendale) July 13, 2024
Rosendale also shared an X post from Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz that said "FIGHT!"
Rosendale's next post on X said "There is no place in a civil society for violence in politics. This is a very sad day for our country."
Republican candidate for Montana's second congressional seat Troy Downing posted:
Democratic candidate for Montana's second congressional district John Driscoll provided this statement
"I’m impressed by the speed and quality of Secret Service response, given that so many are being deployed to protect threatened officials and personalities. I’m glad former President Trump is still alive to make his best effort to counter our American Revolution. No assassin‘s actions should replace the votes of well informed thoughtful citizens," Driscoll said.
Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-1) posted:
Pray for the President and our country.
— Ryan Zinke (@RyanZinke) July 13, 2024
Zinke also shared a message from U.S. House Majority Leader and Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise that said "For weeks Democrat leaders have been fueling ludicrous hysteria that Donald Trump winning re-election would be the end of democracy in America. Clearly we've seen far left lunatics act on violent rhetoric in the past. This incendiary rhetoric must stop."
Democratic candidate for Montana's first congressional district Monica Tranel posted:
The American Government is one where all agree on the rules, and violence has no place in our democracy.
— Monica Tranel (@MonicaTranel) July 13, 2024
We make our voices heard at the ballot box. Freedom to assemble and freedom from fear are foundational to making our voices heard.
Republican Governor Greg Gianforte posted:
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse posted:
I’m saddened by this shooting and any injury or loss of life. I’m grateful President Trump is safe and I wish him a speedy recovery. And I’m grateful for the quick work of the Secret Service and law enforcement.
— Ryan Busse (@ryandbusse) July 13, 2024
