Donald Trump’s predecessors denounced the apparent assassination attempt on the 45th president Saturday evening. “There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy,” the 44th President Barack Obama, a Democrat who served two terms, posted X, formerly Twitter.  There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.…— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 13, 2024 “Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics,” Obama added. “Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.” Obama has been a Trump critic and supporter of President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential race.  Former President George W. Bush, a Republican who hasn’t been supportive of nor publicly oppositional to Trump, also condemned political violence.  Statement by President George W. Bush: "Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following the cowardly attack on his life. And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their speedy response."— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) July 13, 2024 “Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following the cowardly attack on his life,” Bush said in a statement. “And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their speedy response.” The 42nd President Bill Clinton, whose wife Hillary Clinton lost to Trump in the 2016 presidential race, also weighed in. “There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy,” Clinton posted. “Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery.” Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. Hillary and I are thankful that President Trump is safe, heartbroken for all those affected by the attack at today’s rally in Pennsylvania, and grateful for the swift action of the U.S. Secret Service.— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) July 14, 2024 The apparent assassination attempt occurred Saturday at a Trump rally in Butler, Pa. Here is the latest information from our investigation. We are grateful to the Secret Service team and our law enforcement partners for their swift action. Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this tragedy. pic.twitter.com/E8FazqtUVZ— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) July 14, 2024 Former President Jimmy Carter did not directly address the attack, but the Carter Center issued a statement, asserting Americans should be able to be safe when gathering at a peaceful rally. pic.twitter.com/CJzWJKJAna— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) July 14, 2024 President Biden; House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.; Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and other political leaders from both parties denounced the attempted assassination. The post What Former Presidents Had to Say on Likely Trump Assassination Attempt appeared first on The Daily Signal.