Gwen Walz says "violence has no place in our country" after apparent Trump assassination attempt

 Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz on Monday said “violence has no place” in the United States and that she’s grateful Donald Trump is safe following yesterday’s second apparent assassination attempt against the former president. 

“I want to say that, as the president and the vice president said yesterday, violence has no place in our country. And we are grateful to the efforts of the Secret Service and law enforcement officials. And we are grateful Donald Trump is safe,” Walz said during her first campaign event in Arizona.

“This is a moment to bring our country together, and no one is better at bringing us together than our teachers,” she added, speaking to the Arizona Education Association. 

Some background: Vice President Kamala Harris, her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and President Joe Biden all quickly expressed relief that a person suspected of planning to target Trump at one of his Florida golf courses was spotted before he could get off a shot and that the former president was safe. Harris said she was briefed on the incident and wrote on social media: “I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.”