Moments after the shooting at a Broward County high school on Wednesday, President Donald Trump offered Florida any federal assistance needed, the White House said.

"Just spoke to Gov. Rick Scott," Trump said on Twitter. "We are working closely with law enforcement on the terrible Florida school shooting."

Scott, who earlier in the day had been in California raising money for the pro-Trump New Republican Super PAC that targets younger and Hispanic voters, said he spoke with Trump and Broward officials by 3:30 p.m. Shortly after 5 p.m., Scott announced he was heading to Broward to be briefed on the situation by law enforcement.

As they have after other shootings, like Orlando's Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016 that killed 50 people and a shooting in Fort Lauderdale's airport that left five people dead in 2017, GOP leaders offered symbolic gestures of support. As a party, Republicans have stood firm against imposing most, if not all, gun control measures.

Both Scott and Trump on Twitter offered their "thoughts and prayers" to the victims.

Just spoke to Broward School Superintendent. Today is that terrible day you pray never comes. — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 14, 2018

Praying for everyone involved in today's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. My victim advocates will be available in full force to help the victims and their families with any services they need. — Fla. AG Pam Bondi (@AGPamBondi) February 14, 2018

Prayers for all the students, teachers and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. And to our first responders, be safe and godspeed. — Adam Putnam (@adamputnam) February 14, 2018

Florida lawmakers, who were busy passing and discussing legislation dealing with issues like Day Light's Savings and ending child marriage in Florida, also acknowledged the shooting.

We just had a moment of silence on the floor of the Florida House. No words are adequate to lessen the pain. We pray for the victims and families affected. May God comfort them and guide us. #MarjoryStonemanDouglas — Richard Corcoran (@richardcorcoran) February 14, 2018

Florida Democrats also offered symbolic support, but they also suggested something more.

"Hoping and praying for the safety of the victims of today's shooting in Parkland," said Rep. David Richardson, D-Miami Beach. "We may not know the full details yet, but we do know that these attacks should never be treated as just another day in America."

"Sitting here on the House floor, I'm not only reminded of the horror the students and families at Stoneman Douglas must be going through, but I'm also reminded of why I'm here and what's really important," tweeted Rep. Carlos Guillermo. Smith, D-Orlando, who has been an outspoken advocate for gun control measures.