Staten Island Reporter

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) issued a statement concerning the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, PA.

"It is both shocking and heartbreaking that someone attempted to assassinate President Trump. In the process, innocent bystanders were also shot, including one who sadly succumbed to injuries," Malliotakis said. "While we are still waiting to learn more about the shooter and a full investigation into how this horrifying act was able to occur, we are thankful for the Secret Service officers who ushered President Trump to safety and neutralized the situation in a matter of seconds."

Malliotakis continued, "The way President Trump has been targeted and vilified has gone too far. This act of political violence and pure hatred is unacceptable. As Americans, we can disagree but should respect opinions from across the political spectrum and engage in respectful dialogue about the important issues facing our country today. The attempted assassination of any political candidate is unacceptable and only further divides our nation."