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"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.
Assassination attempts targeting populist leaders have had a track record of boosting their popularity.
City Hall said the move had been made out of an abundance of caution, and that there were no known ties or threats to New York City.