Steve Scalise still in critical condition but has 'improved', hospital says

[Eugene]

Source: The Guardian

Steve Scalise still in critical condition but has 'improved', hospital says

Earlier Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, visited the congressman
at the hospital, later saying ‘He’s in some trouble … he’s going to be OK,
we hope’

Lauren Gambino in Washington
Friday 16 June 2017 02.37 BST

Steve Scalise, the majority whip who was shot when a gunman opened fire during a congressional Republican baseball practice, is doing better but remains in critical condition, according to a statement from MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where the congressman is being treated.

“He remains in critical condition but has improved in the last 24 hours,” the hospital said. “The congressman will require additional operations and will be in the hospital for some time.”

Earlier on Thursday, Donald Trump urged prayer for Scalise and said his condition “more difficult than people even thought at the time”.

“He’s in some trouble,” Trump said during remarks at the White House. “But he’s a great fighter and he’s going to be ok, we hope.”

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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jun/15/steve-scalise-condition-virginia-shooting

[Leghorn21]

1. Good! - "doing better" in his dire situation means a LOT! Thank you for posting, Eugene. eom

[All-In]

2. I can't say what I truly think

About this horrible horrible horrible person's recovery after he voted to kill thousands by taking away their health insurance.

I won't say it.

[uppityperson]

3. Ironic, isn't it, that what he wants to get rid of for us is keeping him alive

[SHRED]

4. On two fronts

He wants more guns and less healthcare.