PEORIA - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement on the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump and political violence:
“I condemn the assassination attempt on President Trump at his rally yesterday in Pennsylvania in the strongest possible terms and we are grateful that President Trump is doing well. My prayers remain with those at the rally who were injured in this horrific attack and the family who lost a loved one. Congress should conduct a thorough investigation and oversight on the Secret Service.
“Like many Americans, I am deeply concerned by the rise in violence against government officials and candidates. Political violence of any kind is wholly unacceptable and has no place in our country. As we head to November, elected officials, the media, and we as Americans have an obligation to elevate the discourse and lower the temperature.”
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