back to press releases

Sen. Stephens comments on shooting at Trump Rally

OKLAHOMA CITY –  Sen. Blake Cowboy StephensR-Tahlequah, released the following statement after a shooting occurred earlier today during President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.

“My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump following the senseless act of violence that occurred at his rally earlier this afternoon. I am incredibly thankful that he is safe and commend the Secret Service agents who swiftly jumped into action to protect President Trump. Such acts of political violence should never occur on American soil, nor can they be tolerated. As we await more information and reports on the event, I encourage my fellow Oklahomans and Americans to rally around each other and lift our nation up in prayer.”