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Politicians, public figures react to Virginia shooting that injured Rep. Steve Scalise

Politicians, public figures react to VA shooting
Posted at 9:48 AM, Jun 14, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-14 10:28:46-04

President Trump was among a wide range of politicians and others reacting to the shooting this morning at a Virginia park where a U.S. congressman was injured, saying he was "deeply saddened" by the attack.

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"Our thoughts and prayers are the with members of Congress, their staffs, Capital Police, first responders and all others affected," Trump tweeted of the incident that left five people injured, including Rep. Steve Scalise.

Trump also described the Louisiana Republican as a "true friend and patriot.”

 

 

First Lady of the United States Melania Trump also spoke out.

 

 

Politicians and public figures took to social media to react to the shooting.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer

 

 

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio

 

 

Former Rep. Gabby Giffords

 

 

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida)

 

 

Rep. Roger Marshall

 

 

Rep. Patrick Meehan

 

 

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi

 

 

Sen. Claire McCaskill

 

 

Sen. Mark Warner

 

 

Rep. Pete Sessions

 

 

Rep. Bill Shuster

 

 

Sen. Jerry Moran

 

 

Rep. Gus Bilirakis

 

 

Rep. John Shimkus

 

 

Rep. Mike Coffman

 

 

Rep. Robert Aderholt

 

 

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

 

 

Rep. Tim Ryan

 

 

US Rep Kathy Castor

 

 

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