The commander-in-chief said, "By playing tonight we are showing the world that we will not be intimidated by threats, acts of violence or assaults on our democracy".
The bullet entered Scalise's left hip and tore across his pelvis, cracking bones and injuring organs and blood vessels. On Twitter, reporters, fans and lawmakers shared updates and photos that reflected that sense of unity. They signed oversized cards for the wounded.
Capitol Police, who provided security for the practice, killed the shooter, identified by authorities as James Hodgkinson, 66, from Belleville, Ill.
Hodgkinson, who had a history of posting angry messages against Trump and other Republicans on social media, died after being wounded by police. Both had appeared on the House floor earlier.
Democrats cautioned against falling into partisanship or laying blame. "The thoughts and prayers of the entire LSU community are with Rep. Scalise, his family and all of those injured".
Trump and his wife Melania visited Scalise in the hospital Wednesday evening, bringing the injured congressman flowers.
Scalise, 51, was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center suffering from a single rifle shot to the left hip. The popular and gregarious lawmaker is known for his love of baseball and handed out commemorative bats when he secured the job of House whip several years ago.
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Congressional Aide Zach Barth, Lobbyist Matt Mika, and two Capitol Police officers were shot during the incident.
Special agent David Bailey, who was hit in the ankle as he charged the suspect, threw the ceremonial first pitch.
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The attack happened around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Eugene Simpson Stadium Park where lawmakers were practicing for a congressional charity baseball game.
Both Republican and Democratic leaders at the game encouraged a sense of unity in the wake of the shooting during an otherwise politically rancorous time in Washington when the parties are sharply divided over healthcare legislation and investigations of the members of the Trump administration. He's been undergoing repeat surgeries. "The system is formed to promote and move to compromise", Shimkus said.
So far, investigators have not linked Hodgkinson to any radical groups, said a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Duncan found that memory hard to shake Thursday night as he stood in for Scalise at second base.
"I think we fully expect him to be able to walk, and hopefully run", said the trauma surgeon.
"There'll be a lot of emotion at this game", Doyle said. Jeff Flake of Arizona, who was at the practice.
Rep. Jeff Duncan of SC said he had just left the practice and encountered the apparent gunman in the parking lot before the shooting.
The shooting has raised questions about lawmakers' security, renewed the nation's contentious debate over guns and drawn new attention to the harsh rhetoric that reflects America's political polarisation.
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