Staten Island Reporter

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) issued a statement urging an end to what she described as inflammatory rhetoric and baseless attacks against President Trump. This follows an attempted assassination at his rally in Butler, PA.

"Ever since President Trump came down the escalator nine years ago and announced his candidacy he has been vilified, smeared and disparaged by his opposition who have seized every opportunity to destroy him personally, professionally and financially," Malliotakis stated. "From sham impeachment investigations to meritless indictments and convictions, attempts to bankrupt him, remove him from the ballot and throw him in jail."

Malliotakis attributed recent political violence to such rhetoric, specifically citing a comment made by President Biden. "This type of vile politics and irresponsible rhetoric, like President Biden saying 'it's time to put Trump in a bullseye' just five days prior, led to Saturday's assassination attempt and must be vehemently rejected by all Americans," she said.

She concluded by emphasizing the importance of civil discourse. "While we may disagree with each other on policy, we must be able to debate our ideas and policies on the House Floor, in the media, and at the ballot box and never resort to political violence."