7-14-2024 12:53pm

New Mexico Governor and Lawmakers Issue Statements Condemning Violence Against Trump

Chris Edwards Editor

An assault occurred against former president Trump with a gun shot grazing his ear. The former president faced only very minor injuries and is back to tweeting and will be at the Republican National Convention this week as scheduled.

New Mexico leaders issued statements condemning the violence including Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham; “I’m horrified by today’s shooting in Butler, Pa. that resulted in the death of a spectator at a political rally and injuries to others, including former President Donald Trump. I condemn in the strongest possible terms political violence of any kind.

I extend my deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life today, and I pray for the full recovery of former President Trump and others who were hurt by this reprehensible act of gun violence.

Americans must reject and denounce any attempt to resolve our political differences with bloodshed instead of democracy. With a presidential election looming, we must redouble our commitment to respectful and constructive discourse, regardless of political affiliation. New Mexico will do its part to ensure the safety and security of all and to uphold the values of democracy, justice, and civility."

The Democratic Party of New Mexico also issued a statement on social media after the shooting:

“DPNM condemns the attack that occurred at the Trump rally today as strongly as possible. Political violence has absolutely no place in our Democracy. We wish for Trump’s full and speedy recovery.”

Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce issued this statement:

“We are praying that President Trump was not severely harmed by the attack and for the other citizens who also may have been injured at his rally. This is despicable behavior, that we as nation must condemn.”

New Mexico’s Congressional delegation also issued statements:

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D): “Gun violence has no place on our streets, in politics or in the Democratic discourse. As information continues to unfold, let me be clear that I strongly condemn acts of violence against anyone, regardless of political party. I wish President Trump a safe & speedy recovery as well as anyone involved in this incident.”

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D): “Political violence has no place in our democracy. Thank you to the Secret Service and other law enforcement officials who worked quickly to keep people safe. I wish those injured a quick recovery and prayers for the life lost.”

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D): “I wish former President Trump a speedy recovery and send my prayers to him, his family, and anyone else who was affected by this cowardly act. No matter how much we disagree, violence never has a place in our democracy.”

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D): “Violence has absolutely no place in our politics. I’m grateful for the quick response of Secret Service and law enforcement personnel who rushed the former president to safety. My thoughts are with the former president and his family, and I hope he recovers quickly.”

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D): “There is NO place for violence in political discourse. While we wait for more information on what happened in Butler, PA today, we must be clear: We can disagree on any number of things, but violence will never be tolerated.”