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WISCONSIN UNITERS' 
PUBLIC STATEMENT

Wisconsin Uniters’ Statement on Assassination Attempt against Trump

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July 17, 2024

​Political violence has no place in our society. As a group of Wisconsin leaders and community members spanning the political spectrum and representing various racial and religious backgrounds, we adamantly condemn the attempted assassination against former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. 

 

As we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, we also share our hopes for a speedy recovery of the injured and express our gratitude that former President Trump is safe. Additionally, we turn to the Republican National Convention being held this week in our home state, standing united for peaceful participation of everyone in our democratic republic and against any further forms of political violence during this important process. 

Political disagreement can and must be managed through constructive dialogue, not through hateful rhetoric, dehumanization, and violence. We call on our political leaders to publicly model unequivocal condemnation of all political violence in their words and actions, while pledging to hold all who would commit such violence accountable.

 

We are Wisconsin Uniters, a group of people who have come together across lines of difference to prevent targeted violence, such as the assassination attempt we sadly just witnessed. It is our core belief that there is more that unites us than divides us, and that by working together we can solve some of our communities’ most pressing challenges. 

 

We are more committed than ever to making Southeast Wisconsin safer and more cohesive for all its citizens. In doing so, we will serve as a model for Americans that we can honor our different beliefs and backgrounds while still actively working together to uphold our collective values. 

 

Ready to do your part? 

  1. Join us Uniters and other organizations on Saturday, July 27 at our public event, “Wisconsinites Uniting for a Safe Election Season.”

  2. Lend your voice to this statement against political violence by signing above. 

Ahmed Quereshi
Allison Hayden

Arielle Mayer

Britt Brill

Dalia Rojas

Dion Brown​​

Ernnie Grayson

Jeremy Hansen

Jody Bloyer
Joel Lashley
Leslie Fenninger

Maria Villalobos​

Molly McLaughlin

Parry Singh

Rachel Czys

Saveion Weatherford

Stephanie Hartleben​

Sue Zenda

Tenisha Williams-Jelks
Valerie Langston

Yoland Jackson-Lewis
Yvonne Leitze

Additional signatories across the U.S.

Chris Krasovich / 53072

Jon Kurtz / 20011

Joseph Bubman / 90064

Kira Hamman / 21783

Lisa Inks / 46250

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Maryann Zimmerman / 53190 

Molly Malone / 90064

Rebecca Sheperd / 53072

Sandra Pocaro / 53226

Suzi Schoenhoft / 53121

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  JOIN THE MOVEMENT 

Read the statement above and sign the pledge against political violence now.

Want to get involved? Contact:

Chris Krasovich, UPTV Wisconsin Communications and Program Officer: chris@uraction.org

Eli Kelling, Waukesha County Coordinator: eli@uraction.org

Johnnie Austin, Milwaukee County Coordinator: johnnie@uraction.org​

Joe Bubman, UPTV WI Program Co-Director: joe@uraction.org​

Lisa Inks, UPTV WI Program Co-Director: lisa@uraction.org​

Maryann Zimmerman, Walworth County Coordinator: maryann@uraction.org

Michael Holden, Kenosha and Racine County Coordinator: michael@uraction.org

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