Kevin J. Kelleher Executive Director | New Jersey Education Association
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L. E. Bushouse | Jul 13, 2024

NJEA condemns violence at Pennsylvania rally, wishes Trump a speedy recovery

The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) has issued a statement condemning the violence that occurred at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The organization emphasized that politically motivated violence is indefensible and has no place in democracy or America.

"We are appalled by the violence today in Pennsylvania. Politically motivated violence is indefensible and wrong. It has no place in democracy and certainly no place in America," the NJEA stated.

The NJEA also extended their wishes for a swift recovery to former President Donald Trump, who was present at the rally.

"We wish former president Trump a quick and complete recovery."

The statement underscored the significance of the upcoming election, calling it one of the most consequential in American history. The NJEA stressed that the election should be decided by voters at the ballot box.

"This election is one of the most consequential in our nation’s history. It must be decided at the ballot box by the American people."

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