Louisiana reaction to Trump assassination attempt

Reaction to lthe Saturday assassination attempt that wounded former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La.
From a Sunday press release from Higgins' office:

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), Chairman James Comer (R-KY), and members of the House Oversight & Accountability Committee will conduct an investigation into the assassination attempt against President Trump.
The House Oversight & Accountability Committee, which has jurisdiction over the U.S. Secret Service, will hold a member briefing in the coming days. Additionally, U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has been requested to testify at a public hearing on July 22, 2024.
“The American people demand answers about yesterday’s assassination attempt on President Trump,” said Congressman Higgins. “The House Oversight Committee is in communication with the U.S. Secret Service. We will thoroughly investigate the events that transpired at President Trump’s rally. America deserves the full truth.”

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, R-Baton Rouge:
From two Saturday tweets:

"Please pray for President Trump. Republican or Democrat - this type of violence is always wrong."
"Thank you to the law enforcement officers for their quick response."

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.
From a tweet within hours of the shooting:

"Praying that President Trump’s wounds are not serious and for the Americans wounded in the crowd. All violence should be condemned, but particularly political violence which attempts to shape the direction of the country. We do not bow to political terrorists."

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La.
From two tweets Saturday;
"Thanking God for protecting Pres. Trump and others tonight."
"Becky and I are praying for the family of the attendee who died this evening at Pres. Trump’s rally as well as for the quick recovery of all others who are injured.
"Political violence has no place in America."

Gov. Jeff Landry:
From two tweets Saturday:
"Sharon and I are praying for @realDonaldTrump"

"It’s a dark time in our nation. Now more than ever we need to pray for America and pray for President Trump. There is no one who stands up more for our country than @realDonaldTrump."

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.

While stopping short of accusing President Joe Biden directly, Johnson, in remarks toNBC News, pointed blame at heated rhetoric surrounding the presidential campaign He also cited remarks from Biden about focusing his campaign on Trump.
“We’re all Americans, and we have to treat one another with dignity and respect ... I mean, I know that he didn’t mean what is being implied there,” Johnson said but added, “That kind of language on either side should be called out.”
“We can have vigorous debate, but it needs to end there."