A Colorado Democratic lawmaker deleted his X account after tweeting that the “last thing America needed was sympathy for the devil” following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on Saturday.

Rep. Steven Woodrow, D-Denver, faced backlash from both Republicans and members of his own party.

“The last thing America needed was sympathy for the devil but here we are,” Woodrow said.

Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert blamed President Joe Biden and pointed to the “rhetoric from the left,” which she said has “escalated to this moment.”

Trump was holding a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when a gunman shot him. A bullet pierced Trump’s ear. The former president was quickly whisked from the stage by Secret Service agents, his ear covered in blood. The gunman was killed and a bystander also died. 

Shad Murib, chair of the Colorado Democratic Party, said he spoke with Woodrow, who chairs the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee, over his social media post.

“This is a regrettable tweet and @coloradodems condemn it,” Murib said. “We also condemn Lauren Boebert recklessly and dangerously blaming President Biden for today’s attack.”

Murib added: “Folks – we must commit ourselves to helping to calm our politics, not further dividing us.”

Heidi Ganahl, the Republican nominee for governor two years ago, condemned Woodrow’s tweet.  

“Everyone must denounce this,” Ganahl said. “Such rhetoric has no place in the wake of an assassination attempt. Every American should oppose this kind of hate, yet our own Colorado Representative is perpetuating it.”

In an interview with Kyle Clark of 9News, the anchorman asked Boebert whether Biden or the gunman bore the responsibility for the shooting.

“I do believe that Joe Biden is responsible for the shooting today,” she said. “Everybody who has called him a fascist, everyone who has called him a threat to democracy, who said he should be put in a bullseye, as Joe Biden said, they need to have some very deep reflection tonight before another tragedy like this takes place.”

Several of Colorado’s elected leaders immediately condemned the assassination attempt.

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Boebert, as well as U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, said they are praying for Trump.

“I am praying for President Trump, his family, and everyone in attendance today. We all wish him a speedy recovery from any harm done to him,” Lamborn said on X.

“Praying for President Trump and the people in Butler, Pennsylvania!” Boebert also said on X.

In a statement, Gov. Jared Polis said he’s glad Trump is doing well and added that “violence is never acceptable.”

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“I’m glad to hear President Trump is doing well following this terrible act of violence. Violence is never acceptable. My thoughts are with President Trump and everyone impacted by this inexcusable act that I strongly condemn. I thank the members of law enforcement for their swift action to ensure the safety of the former President and people in attendance,” Polis said.

The National Governors Association, which Polis chairs, also condemned the “terrible act of violence.”

“On behalf of America’s Governors, we are glad to hear President Trump is well following this terrible act of violence. We are also deeply saddened by the death of an individual and injury to two people during yesterday’s rally. Violence is never acceptable. Our thoughts and prayers are with the former president and the people and families impacted by this inexcusable act. We are thankful for the swift response by the Secret Service and law enforcement,” Polis and the association’s vice chair, Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, said.