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Ohio Senators Respond to the Assassination Attempt of President Trump

Live Coverage on Television and Social Media Shocks the Nation
By John Fortney
July 16, 2024
On The Record
 
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Members of the Ohio Senate’s Republican caucus responded on social media or released statements about the assassination attempt of President Trump that stunned the nation Saturday.

Senate President Matt Huffman, R-Lima

https://x.com/OhioSenateGOP/status/1812289591292092601

“Our prayers are with President Trump, his family and the nation tonight. An attempt on the President’s life is an attack on our country and on our freedom.”

Senator Rob McColley, R-Napoleon

https://x.com/Rob_McColley/status/1812271535648133158

“Please pray for President Trump and our country.”

Senator Andrew Brenner

https://x.com/brennerforohio/status/1812257823717294284

“Praying for @realDonaldTrump

Senator Matt Dolan, R-Chagrin Falls

https://x.com/ElectMattDolan/status/1812274381453967642

“This is a sad moment for our country. Prayers for President Trump and anyone else injured from this terrible event in Pennsylvania”

Senator Dolan also called on Congress to launch a bipartisan investigation into the assassination attempt.

“Our nation mourns a horrific day in our history.  We thank God for the health and survival of President Trump while we grieve fellow Americans who have lost life and health simply for exercising their rights. This attack on a former president and a major party nominee on the eve of his formal nomination demands a thorough, unbiased investigation, free from the shackles of political rhetoric and partisanship.”

Read his letter to Congress.

Senator Michele Reynolds, R-Canal Winchester

https://x.com/SenReynolds03/status/1812272799802605660

“Please join me in lifting President Trump and all those that attended his rally up in prayer. I am praying for President Trump’s swift and full recovery. I am grateful for the quick actions of law enforcement and pray that those responsible are brought swiftly to justice.”

Senator Theresa Gavarone, R-Bowling Green

 https://x.com/theresagavarone/status/1812259110601245112

“We stand with President Trump!”

Senator George Lang, R-West Chester

https://x.com/LangForOhio/status/1812255388718559733

“Praying for President Trump and everyone at the rally in Pennsylvania.”

Senator Al Cutrona, R-Canfield

https://x.com/AlCutrona/status/1812255323702415589

“Praying for President Trump and the thousands of patriots in attendance at his rally in Pennsylvania today. The shooter must be identified and brought to justice.”

Make sure to read the special column by Senator Terry Johnson that points out the radical coverage and commentary from the left that drives the consequences we see materializing today in real life.