Politicians take to Twitter to condemn Alexandria shooting
(RNN) – After a gunman opened fire on a Congressional baseball practice on Wednesday morning, politicians from both sides of the aisle came together on social media to condemn the violence.
Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 14, 2017
Saddened by news of the shooting in VA this am. Thoughts & prayers for Rep @SteveScalise & others injured & hope for a speedy recovery.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 14, 2017
My statement on the shooting this AM in Alexandria. pic.twitter.com/jrZxdqTchD
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) June 14, 2017
Thank you to the first responders who rushed in to help protect those who were hurt in Alexandria, VA. My thoughts & prayers to everyone!
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) June 14, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Scalise and others injured in this morning's terrible incident. Grateful to the first responders.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) June 14, 2017
This morning the hearts of the whole House are with @SteveScalise, the brave Capitol police, staff, and all those who were in harm's way.
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) June 14, 2017
Our prayers go out for a full recovery of Rep. Scalise, the congressional aides and police who were injured. We’ve got to stop the violence.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) June 14, 2017
Below is the Governor's statement on this morning's shooting in Alexandria: pic.twitter.com/GqRB6Pxl6f
— Terry McAuliffe (@GovernorVA) June 14, 2017
My heart is with my former colleagues, their families & staff, and the US Capitol Police- public servants and heroes today and every day.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) June 14, 2017
My thoughts and prayers with @SteveScalise, Capitol Police and staff at the shooting in Alexandria, VA this morning.
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) June 14, 2017
You never expect a baseball field in America to feel like being back in a combat zone in Iraq, but this morning it did.
— Brad Wenstrup (@RepBradWenstrup) June 14, 2017
Please people. No partisan politics over this. Let's come together against evil. United by our common decency.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) June 14, 2017
Horrific. Thoughts & prayers with Rep. @SteveScalise, Capitol police, and staff.
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) June 14, 2017
Can't emphasize enough how blessed we are to have such fine people in @CapitolPolice today's attack could have been much worse without them
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 14, 2017
This appears to be an outrageous, cowardly attack on one of our own. Donna & I are praying for @SteveScalise, his family & all injured.
— Gov John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) June 14, 2017
Our thoughts & prayers are with all those affected by the tragic shooting in Alexandria, VA.
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) June 14, 2017
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