Following shooting at Trump rally, groups promote civil discourse amid division and violence

The Secret Service is now investigating the shooting as an attempted assassination. Such has sparked calls for a shift in the national political rhetoric.

July 15, 2024 | Joshua Alburtus | WZZM 13

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There was shock and a rare political pause across the world after shots were fired at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.

The scene left the suspected gunman and at least one rallygoer dead and multiple injured, including the former president.

The Secret Service is now investigating it as an attempted assassination. Such is a development that’s sparked calls for a shift in the national political rhetoric. …

“The terrible tragedy from this past weekend is just a reminder that, you know, our democracy is based on votes and not violence and we need people to respect the rule of law and respect each other, and certainly we need our politicians to engage in productive, civil discourse.”
-David Trott

David Trott is a former U.S. Representative and currently serves as a member of the Michigan Advisory Board for Keep Our Republic.