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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.
Assassination attempts targeting populist leaders have had a track record of boosting their popularity.
The former U.S. House and Senate candidate takes over next week for a party grasping for unity against Democratic domination in Illinois.