Scalise, the House Whip Majority Leader from Louisiana's 1st congressional district, suffered the worst injuries in the June 14 shootings.
James T. Hodgkinson (pictured) had targeted Republicans practicing for an annual baseball game in Arlington, Va. The gunman later died from his wounds after Capitol Hill police returned fire. Scalise was rushed to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where he was originally reported to be in stable condition after being shot in the hip — but things soon took a turn for the worse.
"Congressman Steve Scalise sustained a single rifle shot to the left hip," said Medstar reps in an official statement. "The bullet traveled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding. He underwent immediate surgery, and an additional procedure to stop bleeding. He has received multiple units of blood transfusion. His condition is critical, and he will require additional operations. We will provide periodic updates."
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President Trump cancelled plans for a birthday dinner to visit Scalise, who he'd described as "a true friend and patriot." CNN originally reported from a source that Trump "did not meet" or "go into the room" where Scalise was being treated — although official press pool reports quickly contradicted that claim. "Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the truly great people, is in very tough shape," Trump later declared, "but he is a real fighter. Pray for Steve!"