FORMER PRESIDENT SAYS HE AND MICHELLE ARE PRAYING
FOR THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Former President Barack Obama issued a statement on social media condemning the shooting of servicemembers in
Washington, D.C., saying he and Michelle Obama are praying for the victims and their families.
Former President Barack Obama released a public message Thursday evening responding to the shooting of multiple servicemembers in Washington, D.C. Obama wrote that “violence has no place in America,” and that he and former First Lady Michelle Obama are praying for the victims injured earlier in the day.
Obama emphasized that the news was especially painful given that families across the country are preparing for the holiday season. He expressed sympathy for those directly affected, noting that the circumstances are “tragic” and urging unity and compassion in the aftermath.
Details surrounding the attack continue to unfold, with officials confirming that servicemembers were shot near a security zone in the capital. Authorities have not released names or updated information regarding the condition of those injured, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Obama’s message stands out as one of the first major statements from a former U.S. president following the incident. His remarks reflect broader concerns about public safety and political tensions in Washington, which have intensified following recent high-profile security incidents.
Lawmakers from both parties have called for transparency as investigations develop, while national-security officials stress that more information will be released once the suspect is processed and the case advances.
As the nation absorbs the news, Obama’s comments have already drawn widespread public attention, accumulating millions of views and becoming one of the most shared responses to the D.C. shooting so far.
