President Donald J. Trump, joined by members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, takes questions from reporters during a coronavirus update briefing Saturday, March 21, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)
HYANNIS – Local leaders are responding after the attempt on former president Donald Trump’s life over the weekend.
Democrat Cape and Islands State Senator Julian Cyr said in a social media post that violence has no place in politics and self-governance, and that elections are determined by votes, not coercion and attempted murder. Cyr also wished Trump a speedy recovery.
Republican 5th Barnstable District State Representative Steven Xiarhos said in a social media post that as a former police officer, he strongly condemned violence of any kind and encouraged peaceful and respectful political discourse.
Trump is recovering, and the shooter is dead.
One bystander was killed in the incident.
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