Earlier today, Majority Whip Steve Scalise returned to the House of Representatives for the first time since he was shot at a June baseball game, as reported by Fox News.
Statements and Reactions
Scalise’s return to Capitol Hill prompted massive applause from his fellow colleagues in Congress. He wore a dark navy suit with a white shirt and striped red tie. Finally, he made his way to the podium and gave remarks about his recovery process:
Later in Scalise’s speech, he thanked the law enforcement officers who apprehended the shooter that injured him in June. Also, Scalise discussed the importance of miracles and stressed the significance of rising above divisiveness.
Why Was Scalise Away?
Scalise sustained serious injuries from a baseball game shooting on June 14, 2017. The perpetrator of the attack was James Hodgkinson, a left wing, liberal Bernie supporter. The bullet which hit Scalise came from a rifle and punctured both of his hips. As a result of this, Scalise’s blood vessels, bones, and internal organs were seriously injured.
Remarks From The President
Earlier today, an NBC News reporter asked President Trump about his thoughts on Scalise’s return to Capitol Hill. The President’s remarks are as follows:
