President Trump was at the White House celebrating his 71st birthday when he was suddenly rushed to a DC area hospital.
Shortly before that, an unhinged liberal Democratic gunman shot and wounded five Republican officials, including House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise.
Trump wasted no time.
After addressing the nation over the shooting, the president and First Lady Melania Trump rushed to MedStar Washington Hospital Center to visit Scalise and the other victims.
Trump tweeted:
Just left hospital. Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the truly great people, is in very tough shape – but he is a real fighter. Pray for Steve!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2017
Scalise suffered a gunshot wound to the hip, which most people initially assumed was a “light” injury.
But it seems the congressman isn’t doing so great.
A hospital statement noted that the bullet had traveled through Scalise’s pelvic area, shattering bones and injuring internal organs.
While doctors had stemmed what they called “severe bleeding,” Scalise is still listed in critical condition.
UPDATE on SCALISE from MedStar Washington: pic.twitter.com/q9TFZKBY0O
— Josh Billinson (@jbillinson) June 15, 2017
Source: Washington Examiner
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