Lawmakers condemn shooting incident and Speaker Mike Johnson is evacuated

5 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Steve Scalise were present at the event when the shooting occurred, with Johnson evacuated by security.
Both Republican and Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, publicly denounced the violence and expressed concern for those potentially still at risk.
The bipartisan response underscores heightened tensions and the priority placed on the safety of government officials following the incident.

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