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Leaders Pray for Trump, Peace, and Democracy After Assassination Attempt

By Mitchell Atencio
Supporters of former President Donald Trump attend a prayer vigil hosted by Turning Point Action near the venue for the Republican National Convention, at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee, Wisc., July 14, 2024, the day after shots were fired at a Trump rally and he was injured in Butler County, Penn. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Jul 15, 2024
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After former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, faith leaders expressed their disavowal of political violence, reflections on how to reduce polarization, and a desire for other forms of violence to be taken seriously.

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Supporters of former President Donald Trump attend a prayer vigil hosted by Turning Point Action near the venue for the Republican National Convention, at Zeidler Union Square in Milwaukee, Wisc., July 14, 2024, the day after shots were fired at a Trump rally and he was injured in Butler County, Penn. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon