‘It’s a horrible thing’: President Trump, federal, Florida officials react to active shooter incident at FSU

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – President Donald Trump, federal, and Florida officials are posting to social media with their reactions to the active shooter incident that took place at Florida State University on Thursday.

Governor Ron DeSantis said, “Our prayers are with our FSU family and state law enforcement is actively responding.”

Later in the day, DeSantis posted this video to social media, saying, “We stand with Florida State University. Today, we are all Seminoles.”

At 12:45 p.m., Senator Rick Scott said," Praying for the safety of everyone at FSU and a swift recovery for those injured. My team has been in touch with local law enforcement and continues to monitor the situation - students should continue to follow directions from school officials."

Margo Martin, a special assistant to the president and communications advisor, posted a video to social media showing President Donald Trump speaking about the incident.

In the video, Trump can be heard saying he has been briefed on the situation and called it a “shame” and a “horrible thing,” adding that he’ll have more to say about it at a later time.

Pamela Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, said, “The FBI is on the scene at Florida State and we are in communication with agents on the ground. Our priority is the safety of everyone involved. We will keep updating as we learn more. Praying for all.”

FBI Director Kash Patel said, “My team and I have been briefed on the tragic shooting at Florida State and our FBI Jacksonville team is on the ground assisting. We will provide full support to local law enforcement as needed. Please keep the FSU community in your prayers.”

Senator Ashley Moody said, “My office has already been in contact with school leadership about the tragic reporting on FSU’s campus. I am praying for the safety of the students, faculty and all first responders involved.”

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said, “My office is responding to the active shooter situation on FSU’s campus, and we will provide updates as they become available.”

Democratic Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell said, “My son called me about an active shooter at FSU. As we watch law enforcement respond to yet another tragedy, let me say this clearly: the more Florida and the rest of the country treats this as normal and the more we allow lawmakers to roll back common-sense gun laws, the more this country chooses guns over our children’s lives.I have had enough of this madness.”

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton said, “From our vantage point here in the Senate, we can see and hear many first responder vehicles rushing to FSU. Grateful for their courage. Praying for the entire FSU community.”

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said, “What we are watching unfold at FSU is terrifying and every parent’s worst nightmare. We are continuing to monitor the news here in Tallahassee and urge everyone to pray for the students, families, faculty, first responders and all involved.”

Florida State University is continuing to ask people to shelter in place, adding that police have responded to the Student Union and all classes and university events that were scheduled for Thursday have been canceled.

For those in need of immediate emergency assistance, FSU says to call 911 or the university’s police department at 850-644-1234.

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information is made available.