Melania Trump tweets message of support to Alexandria shooting first responders
First lady Melania Trump has extended her gratitude to the first responders in the Alexandria, Virginia shooting.
She tweeted Wednesday morning, "Thank you to the first responders who rushed in to help protect those who were hurt in Alexandria, VA. My thoughts & prayers to everyone!"
Thank you to the first responders who rushed in to help protect those who were hurt in Alexandria, VA. My thoughts & prayers to everyone!
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) June 14, 2017
Just hours prior, a gunman fired shots into a group of people at a GOP congressional baseball team practice, hitting Republican Representative Steve Scalise in the hip and injuring others, reports CNN.
President Trump quickly responded to the incident in both a statement and a tweet.
Trump wrote on Twitter, "Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him."
Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 14, 2017
In a statement, the president said, "The Vice President and I are aware of the shooting incident in Virginia and are monitoring developments closely. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Congress, their staffs, Capitol Police, first responders, and all others affected."
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