COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina lawmakers and well-known figures are responding after apparent gunshots were fired during a rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon.
The incident happened in Butler, Pennsylvania, when the former president addressed a crowd. The Associated Press reports Trump was seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck and appeared to have blood on his face. Trump then ducked as his protective detail rushed in and covered him.
Associated Press sources said the incident is now being investigated as a possible assassination attempt.
Citing Trump's team, CBS News said the president is now safe and receiving treatment at an area medical facility.
Since then, many, including South Carolina's Gov. Henry McMaster, have released statements.
"The risks and forces President Trump is willing to face to serve his country are unbounded," McMaster said. "He is the face of America’s strength today."
McMaster said he and his wife, Peggy, were praying for the president's safety and security.
Senator Lindsey Graham also released a statement based on the information available about the president's condition.
Senator Tim Scott offered his prayers for Trump.
Rep. Jim Clyburn described the violence as "horrific."
Rep. Joe Wilson condemned the incident outright.
The South Carolina Republican Party offered prayers for the former president and others there.
Nikki Haley condemned the violence, saying that it should "horrify every freedom loving American."
Reps. Ralph Norman, Jeff Duncan, William Timmons, and Nancy Mace also offered prayers for Donald Trump.
South Carolina Republican Party Chair Drew McKissick decried the act's heinousness, adding that "our civic process deserves better."