Congressman Cleaver’s Statement on the Assassination Attempt of Donald Trump

"Violence has absolutely no place in the United States of America. In the strongest possible terms, I unequivocally condemn last night's despicable, cowardly assassination attempt of the former president, and I am beyond relieved that Mr. Trump is safe and expected to make a swift, full recovery.

"Tragically, not everyone was as fortunate, as one individual was killed and several others were critically wounded in the attack. As I pray for the health and safety of the former president, and thank law enforcement for their swift response, my prayers are also with these victims and their families in this harrowing time.

"As I have always said, violence only begets more violence, which is why political violence is a threat to our democratic system and fundamental values as Americans. As law enforcement continues to investigate this abhorrent attack on a former president, let us all recommit to the essential principles of civility, respect, and nonviolence whenever we engage in politics."

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Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.