Posted on 06/14/2017 1:53:46 PM PDT by Mozilla
Congressman Steve Scalise is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the hip during GOP baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
The most recent medical update on Congressman Scalise is that he is in stable condition after undergoing surgery. This update comes from Representative Joe Barton, who said in a press conference today that Scalise is now stable.
This came about an hour after the MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the hospital that is treating Scalise, said that Scalise was in critical condition.
CNN reported on Wednesday that Congressman Scalise’s staff say it is unclear whether he will have a second surgery.
Scalise has been out of surgery for a few hours now, with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announcing as much earlier today. McCarthy said earlier today that Scalise was doing well after the surgery.
It was briefly reported this afternoon that Scalise was in stable condition after coming out of surgery, but this was soon contradicted by the official statement from the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Later, Joe Barton said that Scalise is now stable.
Prior to undergoing surgery, Steve Scalise was evidently in good spirits and was doing well enough to speak with his wife Jennifer over the phone.
“Prior to entering surgery, the Whip was in good spirits and spoke to his wife by phone,” Scalise’s office said in a statement earlier. “He is grateful for the brave actions of U.S. Capitol Police, first responders, and colleagues.”
Scalise’s office went on to say, “We ask that you keep the Whip and others harmed in this incident in your thoughts and prayers. This office will release additional information regarding the Whip’s condition as appropriate.” His office has not since released any further updates.
This post will be updated throughout the afternoon as more information on Steve Scalise’s medical status become available.
On the morning of June 14th, a man opened fire at a Republican baseball practice. In addition to Steve Scalise, four others were shot: two Capitol Police officers, David Bailey and Crystal Griner; a congressional aide, Zack Barth; and a lobbyist, Matt Mika.
Matt Mika is in critical condition at the hospital, his family says.
David Bailey’s injuries were not believed to be life threatening earlier today, according to CNN. Zack Barth is “doing well and is expected to make a full recovery,” according to his employer, Roger Williams. There have been no recent updates on Crystal Griner.
The shooter is suspected to be James T. Hodgkinson, who posted anti-Trump and anti-Republican content on his Facebook page. Representative Jeff Duncan of South Carolina told BuzzFeed News that he heard the suspected shooter ask if those practicing baseball were Democrats or Republicans.
Bloomberg’s Jennifer Jacobs reported on Wednesday afternoon that the mood at the White House has turned grim as news of Scalise’s critical condition circulated.
I read it to mean he’s gone from stable to critical and now back to stable.
Rep. Williams from Texas on live know saying that he doesn't think that it was a Democrat Republican thing.
SMH.
This land can’t heal while it is besieged by a deadly cancer. First the cancer must be excised. Then it can heal.
Critical is used often after surgery unless it’s a simple procedure.
Plus i dont know how much we can rely on reports until maybe tomorrow or the next day.
But i could be wrong.
fox business news tv just now reporting that Scalise is now no longer critical, and moved into a recovery area.
I have no issue with that whatsoever. The land cannot be healed while it is populated heavily with radical Leftists whose only aim is to destroy it and everyone in it who is not with them.
When they are gone, the nation can heal. While they are present in great numbers and with much power...it won’t.
MED STAR
Isn’t that where they took Seth Rich....
Dr Sava
I hope you’re right.
Folks...the Democrat party must be completely defeated & Destroyed politically!!! No guns, no violence, no threats...just political loss after political loss after political loss until it no longer functions politically!!! End of story!!!
Folks that live and vote in the Georgia 6th CD, can begin this destruction next Tuesday by Defeating Obama’s, Jon “Pajama Boy” Ossoff in the special election for congress (House Seat). Vote for Republican Karen Handel!!! Go Ms. Handel & Go POTUS, Donald J. Trump....MAGA!!!!
Good news, thanks.
PajamaBoy Ossoff is a Bernie supporter
They are destroying themselves. The mask is still on which makes it look like nothing is wrong.
Scrape away the surface and we will see nothing but rot.
Better keep an eye on him. He may go Full Sanders Supporter at any minute.................
LORETTA LYNCH called for MARCHING BLOOD AND DEATH..... she just got it....
when is SESSIONS going to get hi8s ass in great and go after the feral left...???
We could not have beat the Brits without Washington’s “Appeal to Heaven”
AMA, AHA and JCAH all define as follows:
Critical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable.
This is far worse then a routine post-op report, and is official from hospital.
Yes, but thankfully this is not the night shift after the green mile...
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