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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said there would be hearings to determine what happened.
Addressing the nation about two hours after the shooting, Biden said he was relieved that Trump is reportedly “doing well.” “We cannot allow this to be happening,” Biden said. He pledged to update the public later Saturday.
"I think the hate for Trump is out of hand. It’s out of control. We have to settle down," Illinois GOP National Committeeman Richard Porter said. Former President Barack Obama urged a pivot away from polarization.
"Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics," said former President Barack Obama.