JUST IN: Gov. Kathy Hochul Comments On Trump Assassination Attempt In Pennsylvania

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Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) held a press briefing on Monday where she spoke about the assassination attempt on former President Trump.

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00:00Before I speak about the session I just had on cell phones in schools, I want to

00:05address a matter of national importance. This past Saturday was a dark day in

00:10American history as former President Donald Trump was shot at a campaign

00:15event in Pennsylvania. The FBI has declared that this is a likely

00:19assassination attempt. Let me be clear, violence in our politics is abhorrent

00:28and we thoroughly, thoroughly condemn it. It was a disgusting, cowardly act and it

00:34does not represent the values of our country. And I'm heartened to hear that

00:39former President Trump is doing fine and I do want to acknowledge the swift

00:44actions of law enforcement in the aftermath and other agencies involved.

00:48Our prayers continue to be with him and with those families so tragically killed

00:53or injured. This is a deplorable act as is any act of political violence. Our

00:59democracy was built on a foundation of vigorous debate and the peaceful

01:05transfer of power. We should aspire to be a people of words, not bullets. Such

01:12violent acts make she actually make us weaker, pulling apart our communities and

01:17undermining our unity in the face of the world. And I know that New Yorkers across

01:22our state, across this country, are feeling anxiety and apprehension about

01:28the future and indeed their own safety. It's absolutely critical that everyone,

01:34regardless of your ideology or affiliation, can peacefully express your

01:40political views without fear of violence. In the immediate aftermath of the

01:46shooting, I directed the following actions. The New York State Intelligence

01:50Center is monitoring social media and other communication channels for threats

01:55of violence or retaliation. The New York State Police Counterintelligence Unit is

02:00conducting outreach to local law enforcement to check for suspicious

02:04activity. State police personnel on the Joint Terrorism Task Force are

02:09coordinating with federal law enforcement and partner agencies. We're

02:14also monitoring high-profile locations such as government buildings that could

02:19be potential targets and are increasing patrols in those areas. And the New York

02:25State Police continues to be on high alert to monitor suspicious activity.

02:30We're coordinating with Mayor Adams and the NYPD to ensure the city has all the

02:35resources it needs. We may be Democrats and Republicans in the voting booth, but

02:43above all we are Americans and we must never, ever forget that.

JUST IN: Gov. Kathy Hochul Comments On Trump Assassination Attempt In Pennsylvania

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