Former President Barack Obama has strongly denounced the shooting incident that occurred at a rally for Republican Party candidate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Reports from the Associated Press indicate that two individuals lost their lives as gunshots were fired, prompting swift action from security to protect the former president.
In a statement shared via his X handle on Sunday, Obama, a Democrat, emphasized that political violence has no place in American democracy. While acknowledging that details of the incident were still emerging, Obama expressed relief that Trump did not sustain serious injuries.
"We must unequivocally reject political violence in our democracy. Though the full details are yet unclear, we should all be grateful that former President Trump was not seriously harmed," Obama stated. He called on Americans to use this incident as a moment to reaffirm a commitment to civility and respect in political discourse.
Obama concluded with well wishes for Trump's speedy recovery, stating, "Michelle and I send our best wishes for his swift recuperation."
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