Statement against Political Violence

The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee condemns in the strongest possible terms the assassination attempt on former President Trump. We mourn for the lives that were lost and pray for the recovery of the former President and the other wounded, as well as for their families and loved ones. While this attempt did not occur here, we are aware of the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and we stand against political violence and with a particular additional prayer for peace during the Convention this week and beyond.

We call on our political leaders to publicly model unequivocal condemnation of all political violence in their words and actions, while pledging to hold all who would commit such violence accountable.

Founded in 1970, the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee is a nonprofit organization through which the regional leaders and adherents of 22 member faiths and denominations seek to counter misunderstanding, fear, anxiety and hate while fostering interfaith, intercultural, and interracial understanding, tolerance and friendships across county and city-suburban lines. We envision a strong, peaceful, and sustainable community where all are treated with justice, mutual respect, and dignity, and we stand with one another against hate, racism, and discrimination to promote a just community.