Bipartisan support, outrage pour in after 'targeted' DC shooting of National Guardsmen: 'Horrific'

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Lawmakers from across the political spectrum began expressing support amid news that two West Virginia National Guard members were shot blocks away from the White House Wednesday afternoon. After news of the shooting, members of the West Virginia delegation were quick to respond, as was President Donald Trump , who referred to the suspected shooter as an "animal." "The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform as details of the shooting emerged. "God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!" SHOOTING OF TWO NATIONAL GUARDSMEN IN DC ‘ABSOLUTELY REPREHENSIBLE,’ FORMER FBI AGENT FUMES West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, said he and his wife were "devastated" to hear the news. FBI Director Kash Patel said the two West Virginia National Guardsmen remain in critical condition, correcting an earlier report from Morrisey that the pair had died. Both of West Virginia's two Republican senators also chimed in, offering thoughts and prayers but did not shed any additional details. Democrats from the state expressed messages of support as well. "Tonight, our hearts are heavy for the two members of the West Virginia National Guard shot in Washington, D.C.," Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, the West Virginia Democratic Party chairman, told Fox News. "This cowardly and tragic act of violence should never happen in this country, and our hearts grieve for the families who are dealing with this senseless tragedy. "This tragedy transcends party lines. Two families will now have to spend Thanksgiving in agony for their loved ones, who did nothing wrong and answered their call of duty. We honor these soldiers’ service,…