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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said there would be hearings to determine what happened.
"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.