Following an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, several politicians rumored to be potential running mates swiftly expressed their support for the presumptive GOP presidential nominee on social media.
Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, a frontrunner in the vice presidential nominee race, criticized the rhetoric coming from the Biden campaign and its supporters. Vance stated, 'The central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs. That rhetoric led directly to President Trump's attempted assassination.'
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum also stood in solidarity with President Trump, emphasizing his resilience in the face of adversity. Burgum said, 'We all know President Trump is stronger than his enemies. Today he showed it.'
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., another potential running mate contender, shared a photo of a bloodied Trump giving a fist-pump to the crowd on Saturday. Rubio tweeted, 'God protected President Trump.'
The incident has sparked concerns about the escalating political tensions and the safety of political figures. President Trump's supporters have rallied around him, emphasizing his strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
As investigations into the attempted assassination continue, the political landscape remains tense, with both sides calling for unity and condemning violence.
