Harris condemns ‘heinous, horrible and cowardly’ Trump assassination attempt

Vice President Harris condemned the recent assassination attempt against former President Trump at a campaign event Wednesday.

“I will say a few words about the attempt on the life of former President Trump over the weekend,” Harris said at the event in Michigan.

“As we all know, it was a heinous, horrible and cowardly act. My husband [second gentleman] Doug [Emhoff] and I are thankful he was not seriously injured,” Harris continued. “That day, as soon as we saw what was happening, we said a prayer for his well-being, and our thoughts immediately turned to [former first lady] Melania [Trump,] who we have met, and their family.”

Trump faced an assassination attempt on Saturday at a rally in Butler, Pa., where the former president had his ear grazed by a bullet. He has recently been sporting a bandage on the ear that the bullet grazed.

“The bottom line is no one should have to fear for the safety of a loved one because they serve in public office,” Harris said at the campaign event.

“Our heart goes out to the family of Corey Comperatore, a true hero, who died protecting his family,” Harris said, referencing a man who was killed in the Saturday shooting at the rally. “And Doug and I, of course, are holding them close in our hearts. We are also wishing those who were critically injured that day a swift and full recovery.”

Harris said in a statement on the day of the shooting that she and her husband were “relieved that” Trump “is not seriously injured.”

“We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting,” she continued.

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