“It was a dark day for our country when a deranged lunatic attempted to assassinate President Trump and stole the life of a beloved fireman, husband and father in Butler, Pennsylvania. One year later, I am grateful to God that President Trump survived this disgusting crime and offer my deepest condolences to Corey Comperatore’s family, along with all others injured or affected by this disturbing act of political violence.”
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and 24 bipartisan colleagues in introducing a resolution to mark the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“It was a dark day for our country when a deranged lunatic attempted to assassinate President Trump and stole the life of a beloved fireman, husband and father in Butler, Pennsylvania. One year later, I am grateful to God that President Trump survived this disgusting crime and offer my deepest condolences to Corey Comperatore’s family, along with all others injured or affected by this disturbing act of political violence,” said Kennedy.
“On July 13, 2024, our nation witnessed the horrifying assassination attempt against President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. As we remember the tragedy that unfolded, we must stand together to unequivocally oppose political violence against elected officials and condemn the divisive rhetoric that has fueled the rise of such hatred. My resolution makes clear that political violence has no place in our democracy and reaffirms the need for civility, respect, and the peaceful exchange of ideas. The United States is stronger when we stand together—even when we don’t agree politically,” said Schmitt.
The resolution:
Honors Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who lost his life protecting his family from gunfire in Butler, and David Dutch and James Copenhaver, both of whom were critically injured at the rally.
Expresses gratitude to the law enforcement officers, first responders and medical personnel who responded to the attacks, conducted investigations and provided aid to victims.
Condemns other violent acts carried out against elected officials, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman.
Sens. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), David McCormick (R-Pa.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) also cosponsored the resolution.
The full resolution is available here.
