WISCONSIN UNITERS'
PUBLIC STATEMENT
Wisconsin Uniters’ Statement on Assassination Attempt against Trump
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?
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Join us Uniters and other organizations on Saturday, July 27 at our public event, “Wisconsinites Uniting for a Safe Election Season.”
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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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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