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Memphis, state lawmakers respond after 2 killed, Trump appears injured at rally as shots were fired

Leaders across party lines were quick to react to the news after shots rang out at a campaign rally on Saturday July 13, 2024.

Credit: AP

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, July 13, 2024.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lawmakers representing Memphis and Tennessee respond to former President Donald Trump being rushed off the stage of a rally in Pennsylvania after an apparent shooting.

Politicians from both sides were quick to denounce the behavior but not everyone showed the same sentiment in their responses.

Republican Governor of Tennessee Bill Lee

Maria & I ask Tennesseans to join us in praying for President Trump & his family, & all who were in attendance at today’s rally in Pennsylvania.
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) July 13, 2024

Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor

Kimberly and I are praying for President Trump, his family, and our country.
— Senator Brent Taylor (@SenBrentTaylor) July 13, 2024

Tennessee State Senator London Lamar

While I am praying for former President Trump and hopes he makes a full recovery… the extremism from the MAGA regime has brought us to this moment.
— Senator London Lamar (@SenatorLamar) July 13, 2024

Now that Trump has stated he’s fine… I wonder will he consider sensible gun laws? Gun violence is too rampant in our country and I hope this situation changes the minds of his followers and Republican lawmakers.
— Senator London Lamar (@SenatorLamar) July 13, 2024

Tennessee State Senator Raumesh Akbari

Violence is never, ever, ever the answer. ♥️💙🙏🏽
— Senator Raumesh Akbari (@SenAkbari) July 13, 2024

U.S. Senator (TN) Marsha Blackburn

Join me in praying for President Trump and the law enforcement personnel who are tending to him and citizens at the scene.
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) July 13, 2024

U.S. Senator (TN) Bill Hagerty

Pray for our President @realDonaldTrump.

He is the strongest person I know.
— Bill Hagerty (@BillHagertyTN) July 13, 2024

Memphis Mayor Paul Young

Regardless of our political beliefs or affiliations, we simply cannot ignore the harmful effects of gun-related violence in our country.

My family and I are praying for continued recovery and we are thankful that the incident was not even more serious. Violent rhetoric and acts…
— Paul Young (@mayorpaulyoung) July 14, 2024