Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., a vocal critic of former President Trump, made a statement on Wednesday condemning the recent attempt against Trump's life. Nadler expressed his strong disapproval of Trump's behavior but emphasized the importance of denouncing political violence unequivocally.
Nadler highlighted that political violence undermines the fundamental principles of the nation, including freedom of speech, peaceful transitions of power, and the core of a democratic government. He stressed that allowing political violence to persist unchecked threatens the very essence of democracy.
Referring to the shooting incident at a Trump rally, Nadler characterized it as an assault on democracy. He called for unity in condemning such acts and reiterated the necessity of upholding democratic values to safeguard the nation's integrity.
