Statement from Congresswoman Amata on attempt on life of former President Donald Trump
Wasington, D.C. — "In times of turmoil, the Samoan people pray. We are a people of strong faith. History tells us that the United States has been through several terrible violent attempts on the lives of our presidents and presidential candidates, which is why we have a professional Secret Service.Former President Trump is safe, as we hear [on-going] reports.
"President Reagan went on to serve effectively for years after he was shot, and I serve with Members of Congress who survived a shooting at a park a few years ago right by my daily drive when I am in DC. They all bravely go on, and so will President Trump. I am thankful for the highly trained professionals who keep our leaders safe, from the Secret Service to our Capitol police. We will all be following the news, but we pray for a peaceful election season for the next few months.