On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Republican Study Committee Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) introduced a resolution to mark the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, which occurred on July 13, 2024.
The resolution denounces multiple attempts on the President’s life and condemns those who incite violence against political figures. It references not only the incident in Butler but also another attempt on President Trump’s life in Florida last year, as well as attacks on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota state lawmakers this year.
The resolution pays tribute to Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter and U.S. Army veteran who died while protecting his family during the shooting; and Pennsylvanians David Dutch and James Copenhaver, who were critically injured.
“We must stand up together to oppose violence against our nation’s leaders and condemn the hateful, divisive rhetoric that has fueled our nation’s political dialogue in recent years,” stated Kelly and Pfluger jointly. “This weekend, as we remember the tragic events in Butler one year ago, may we also take a moment to honor our heroic first responders who selflessly run toward danger to protect our fellow Americans. May we unite around the common good of these United States. We are stronger together.”
