Barack Obama statement on Donald Trump being shot at political rally

Former United States president, Barack Obama issued the following statement after Donald Trump was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania:

There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024