NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia lawmakers have taken to social media, sending prayers to former President Donald Trump after an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally.
In a statement today, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said, in part, “Yesterday’s attempted assassination of President Trump was an action of pure evil - an affront against our morality, an affront against our liberty, an affront against the very foundations of our great nation.”
The governor also voiced his sorrow for the people killed and hurt.
“My heart breaks for the innocent victims and their families, and I ask every Virginian, and every American, to lift-up in prayer today all of those impacted," Youngkin wrote.
People who live in Hampton Roads also voiced their shock hearing the news.
“We’re barely a day into knowing fully what happened. It’s like we’re in limbo," said Norfolk resident Carlin Gillespie.
“It’s a shame that you still have tragedy like that, you know, people shooting.” said Norfolk resident Charles.
People 13News Now spoke to Sunday said despite their political views, they’re horrified by the violence.
“I don’t think no one should ever get their lives taken over if you like them or not," said Norfolk resident Kaliyah Jubilee.
“Even though I’m not a Trump fan or supporter, still, that’s not the way you solve issues here in America, and I think that’s a big problem," Charles said.
In a statement Sunday evening, Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears said, in part, "Our political discourse should be a beacon of hope, a place where ideas are shared respectfully, and where each individual feels safe to express their beliefs without fear."
Former President Trump held a rally at Historic Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake just weeks ago. 13News Now reached out to the farm for comment and are expecting to hear back Monday.