Senator Pete Ricketts, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Pete Ricketts Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Pete Ricketts, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Pete Ricketts Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator from Nebraska, addressed recent incidents of violence in a series of posts on his social media account on September 10, 2025. His statements focused on the themes of political violence and its impact on American values, as well as expressing concern for victims of ongoing violence.
In a post at 19:02 UTC, Ricketts wrote, "As I’ve said repeatedly, political violence is anti-American. It’s an attack against our very values. It’s an attack on our republic. In our great country, we settle our disagreements with ballots, not bullets.
Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and his family."
Later that evening at 20:54 UTC, he added a message about Charlie Kirk: "Charlie Kirk was participating in the very American act of political dialogue when he was taken from us. He was a husband, son, and father of two little children.
Political violence is anti-American. It’s an attack against our very values. It’s an attack on our republic. In our https://t.co/dXERtRZFaU"
At 21:12 UTC the same day, Ricketts commented on another incident involving gun violence: "I am monitoring a school shooting taking place at Evergreen High School in Colorado. Please join me in prayer for the students and faculty there—and all those impacted. https://t.co/xzu938pdKO"
Senator Ricketts' remarks come amid ongoing national discussions about political violence and gun-related incidents in the United States. The issue has remained prominent due to high-profile cases involving public figures and schools.
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