Bipartisan Support Erupts After DC Shooting of National Guardsmen Described as 'Horrific'
Lawmakers from both parties in Washington, D.C. have swiftly come together to offer support and condemnation for the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks away from the White House. President Donald Trump, who referred to the suspect as an "animal," described the incident as "horrific" while praising the bravery of the National Guardsmen.
The shooting left both guardsmen critically wounded, and they are currently being treated in separate hospitals. The FBI has confirmed that the suspect is also severely injured but has not been officially identified yet.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, expressed his devastation upon hearing the news, stating he and his wife were "devastated" by the event. He initially reported that both guardsmen had died in the incident but later corrected himself after receiving more information.
In response to the tragedy, the state's Democratic delegation also came together to express their sympathy for the victims' families. Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party, condemned the shooting as a "cowardly and tragic act of violence" that transcended party lines.
California Governor Gavin Newsom echoed similar sentiments, saying there must be "zero tolerance for violence" against military personnel who serve their country selflessly. Maryland Governor Wes Moore extended support to Morrisey by offering assistance and condemning the violence in the strongest terms possible.
The Metropolitan Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll stated that the suspect allegedly launched an ambush-style attack on the two National Guardsmen, shooting them before other members of the Guard intervened and subdued him after being shot himself. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as it has not yet been identified.
This incident highlights the growing concern about "political violence" in recent times, particularly with high-profile incidents involving politicians or their supporters. Despite these concerns, lawmakers from both parties have come together to condemn the senseless act of violence and offer support for those affected by it.
In a statement released on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that there will be "a very steep price" paid by the individual responsible for the shooting. As news continues to unfold, one thing remains clear: the nation is united in its condemnation of this horrific incident and its support for the families of the victims.
Lawmakers from both parties in Washington, D.C. have swiftly come together to offer support and condemnation for the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks away from the White House. President Donald Trump, who referred to the suspect as an "animal," described the incident as "horrific" while praising the bravery of the National Guardsmen.
The shooting left both guardsmen critically wounded, and they are currently being treated in separate hospitals. The FBI has confirmed that the suspect is also severely injured but has not been officially identified yet.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, expressed his devastation upon hearing the news, stating he and his wife were "devastated" by the event. He initially reported that both guardsmen had died in the incident but later corrected himself after receiving more information.
In response to the tragedy, the state's Democratic delegation also came together to express their sympathy for the victims' families. Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party, condemned the shooting as a "cowardly and tragic act of violence" that transcended party lines.
California Governor Gavin Newsom echoed similar sentiments, saying there must be "zero tolerance for violence" against military personnel who serve their country selflessly. Maryland Governor Wes Moore extended support to Morrisey by offering assistance and condemning the violence in the strongest terms possible.
The Metropolitan Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll stated that the suspect allegedly launched an ambush-style attack on the two National Guardsmen, shooting them before other members of the Guard intervened and subdued him after being shot himself. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as it has not yet been identified.
This incident highlights the growing concern about "political violence" in recent times, particularly with high-profile incidents involving politicians or their supporters. Despite these concerns, lawmakers from both parties have come together to condemn the senseless act of violence and offer support for those affected by it.
In a statement released on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that there will be "a very steep price" paid by the individual responsible for the shooting. As news continues to unfold, one thing remains clear: the nation is united in its condemnation of this horrific incident and its support for the families of the victims.
it's like we've been saying for ages that this kinda stuff is getting outta control but finally some leaders are listening and taking action 
we gotta do better as a country to support our soldiers and keep them safe from ppl who can't even handle the fact that we have free speech and democracy 
anyway i hope those two guardsmen pull through and get the help they need ASAP 
This kinda stuff makes me super uncomfortable. Politicians should be better than this 
. At least they're showing some unity, that's good to see 
. But seriously, a "cowardly and tragic act of violence" is just a fancy way of saying someone got shot trying to hurt our boys and girls in uniform 
. Can't we all just take a deep breath and try to figure out what's really going on here 
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my heart goes out to those two brave National Guardsmen 
we need more love and kindness in the world, not this kind of hatred and fear 
and to see politicians from both sides coming together like this is a beacon of hope 
lets focus on supporting our troops and families, they're the real heroes 
and california gov newsom saying zero tolerance for violence against military personnel? that's so true. we gotta respect those who serve their country, not shoot 'em up 
newsflash: we're all humans here, let's stop playing politics with people's lives... what's really needed is a complete overhaul of our country's response to violence and mental health issues 
. Both parties are coming together like that? It's about time we put politics aside & focus on unity & supporting our troops 
. Everyone deserves respect, especially those who serve their country selflessly 
. We need more leaders like that & less finger-pointing 
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. The fact that California Governor Gavin Newsom is talking about "zero tolerance for violence" against military personnel is really important – our soldiers put their lives on the line every day, and they deserve nothing but respect and protection 
. I hope both guardsmen recover fully from their injuries and get the support they need to heal 
#JusticeForTheVictims #DCShooting #NationalGuard. It's crazy to think that there are people out there who would do something so senseless & hurtful 
#BipartisanSupport #CondolencesForTheVictims. We need more positivity & unity in our country, not hate & violence 
anyway back to this shooting thing... i mean i'm not saying trump is wrong or anything but can we pls talk about how the national guardsmen were just doing their job and they didn't deserve to get shot? 
it's like, what even is the point of having a guard if they're gonna get ambushed all the time? 