Trump, Biden, former presidents react to shooting at Trump rally

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Reactions poured in after a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump Saturday, including from Trump himself, President Biden and former presidents.

The shooting happened during Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Trump posted on the social media website Truth Social later Saturday evening:

I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Former President Donald Trump

President Joe Biden released the following statement:

I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. 
 
I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.
 
Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it.

President Joe Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris also released a statement:

I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump’s event in Pennsylvania. 
 
Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting.
 
We are grateful to the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action.
 
Violence such as this has no place in our nation. We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence.

Vice President Kamala Harris

Former President Barack Obama released the following statement:

There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.

Former President Barack Obama

Former President George W. Bush released this statement:

Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following the cowardly attack on his life. And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their speedy response.

Former President George W. Bush

Former President Bill Clinton released the following statement:

Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. Hillary and I are thankful that President Trump is safe, heartbroken for all those affected by the attack at today’s rally in Pennsylvania, and grateful for the swift action of the U.S. Secret Service.

Former President Bill Clinton