Former President Donald Trump is among the high-ranking figures of the Republican Party who have not condemned the attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi (California).
This is despite the fact that the Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell (Kentucky), has condemned the attack, as has former Vice President Mike Pence.
Even a spokesman for the House Minority Leader, Kevin McCarthy (California), said that he spoke with Pelosi, but that he would not make a public statement about the attack.
While Donald Jr., son of former President Trump, He even launched the theory that it was a “common” act of violence, brushing aside police reports that the attack was targeted.
“Where is Nancy?”, would have said the attacker, who hit the husband of the third most important person in American politics with a hammer, being the third in line to occupy the White House.
“This is an outrage and our hearts go out to the entire Pelosi family,” said former Vice President Pence. “We pray that Paul makes a full recovery. There can be no tolerance for violence against public officials or their families.”
Senator McConnell said he was “horrified” by the attack.
“I am horrified and disgusted by the reports that Paul Pelosi was assaulted at his and President Pelosi’s home,” he tweeted. “Grateful to hear that Paul is on the way to a full recovery and that law enforcement, including our stellar Capitol Police, are on the case.”
Extremist Republicans, like the son of former President Trump, are using the attack as an example of insecurity in the country.
Even Fox News launched similar theories about the case, according to an analysis by The Washington Post.
Nancy Pelosi thanked on Twitter for the support and messages received by several people, also highlighting the prompt action of the authorities.
“Keep in mind that the prayers and warm wishes of so many are a comfort to our family and are helping Paul make progress in his recovery,” she said. “We are grateful for the quick response from law enforcement and emergency services, and for the life-saving medical care he is receiving.”
Democratic representative Debbie Dingell (Michigan) told Axios that there is fear among members of the House about the attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband.
“Someone is going to die ”, said Dingell.