DENVER (KDVR) — Violence at a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday is prompting a response from politicians across the spectrum.

Trump, appearing bloodied around his ear, was whisked off stage in Butler, Pennsylvania, after gunshots were fired just minutes into his speech. A rally attendee and the suspected shooter were killed.

Colorado lawmakers were responding on Saturday afternoon.

Gov. Jared Polis

“I’m glad to hear President Trump is doing well following this terrible act of violence. Violence is never acceptable. My thoughts are with President Trump and everyone impacted by this inexcusable act that I strongly condemn. I thank the members of law enforcement for their swift action to ensure the safety of the former President and people in attendance.”

Polis later added: “I encourage @POTUS to immediately provide secret service protection for @RobertKennedyJr“

US Sen. Michael Bennet

“Political violence in any form is unacceptable. Grateful to law enforcement and Secret Security for their immediate response.”

US Sen. John Hickenlooper

“Political violence is never the answer in a democracy. Hoping former President Trump recovers from this terrible attack.”

US Rep. Yadira Caraveo, 8th Congressional District

“Political violence is unacceptable. What happened tonight must be condemned by all Americans. We are a democracy. My thoughts are with former President Trump and all those who were impacted at the rally. I pray for a speedy recovery.”

US Rep. Joe Neguse, 2nd Congressional District

“Political violence of any kind is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms. My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump and all those in Butler, PA, and I am grateful to law enforcement on the scene. Our country must be better than this.”

Colorado Senate Republicans

“We are grateful President Trump is safe from this attack on him and, by extension, the electoral process. We condemn political violence in any form — it undermines democracy and has no place in America. We praise the Secret Service and law enforcement’s quick response in protecting all rally attendees. Our prayers are with the injured and their families.”

US Rep. Diana DeGette, 1st Congressional District

“I condemn all violence and am deeply saddened that attendees at the rally were injured and killed.”

US Rep. Doug Lamborn, 5th Congressional District

“I am praying for President Trump, his family, and everyone in attendance today. We all wish him a speedy recovery from any harm done to him.”

FOX31 will continue to update this story as more statements come in.