The left is determined to demonize people on the right. They regularly claim Republicans are evil racists who hate the poor and want to make the world worse for everyone. As a consequence, people are being attacked simply for being a conservative.

For example, a violent leftist recently opened fire on a group of Republican congressmen playing baseball. Although no one but the shooter was killed, one of the lawmakers was seriously injured and is currently recovering at the Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Trump decided to pay the injured senator a personal visit to wish him well and to try and lift his spirits, showing just how compassionate Trump truly is.

According to reports, shortly after getting out of surgery, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA.), who was shot in the hip by James Hodgkinson, a far-left extremist, was surprised with an unannounced visit from Donald and Melania Trump. Reporters claimed they spotted the couple, who stayed for about half an hour, outside of the medical center carrying bouquets of flowers. To make the situation even more incredible, yesterday was the president’s birthday. That did not interfere with his desire to check on the injured people.

Sean Spicer, the White House Press Secretary, provided additional details about the visit, which he described as “emotional.” Specifically, he told reporters, “[President Trump] entered the room, spoke with Scalise’s family, and sat by his bedside with Mrs. Trump.” The Scalise family was also given a bouquet of flowers by the First Lady. While there, they also reportedly spoke with Crystal Griner, the Capitol Police officer who was shot in the ankle in the same attack. They thanked her for her bravery and gave her flowers as well.

After leaving the hospital, Trump spoke about the visit on Twitter. “Just left hospital. Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the truly great people, is in very tough shape — but he is a real fighter. Pray for Steve!” he tweeted.

Just left hospital. Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the truly great people, is in very tough shape – but he is a real fighter. Pray for Steve! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2017

Unfortunately, “tough shape” is a fairly accurate assessment of Scalise’s condition. Despite undergoing surgery, he remains in critical condition. To explain the extent of his injuries, the hospital released a statement. “Congressman Steve Scalise sustained a single rifle shot to the left hip,” they reported, adding, “the bullet traveled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding. He was transported in shock to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a Level I Trauma Center. He underwent immediate surgery, and an additional procedure to stop bleeding. He has [also] received multiple units of blood transfusion.”

Scalise first arrived at the hospital earlier that same day after being attacked by Hodgkinson, an anti-Trump liberal who volunteered for Bernie Sanders (I-VT) during the 2016 election. He was shot while practicing for a congressional baseball game scheduled for today with fellow Republicans. Armed with a rifle and handgun, Hodgkinson opened fire on the lawmakers after learning what party they belonged to.

Immediately after he started shooting, the unarmed legislators ran and hid in a nearby dugout. Unfortunately, before Scalise could make it to the dugout, he was struck by gunfire, causing him to fall to the ground. After collapsing, he then reportedly “army crawled” toward taller grass to seek cover until the situation was under control.

Rep. Roger Williams (R-Austin), who was there at the time of the shooting, told reporters they were basically “sitting ducks” during the shootout. “We were sitting ducks. I mean we had nothing to fight back with but bats if it got to that. We were sitting ducks. I think he was not able to get on the field because the gate was locked on the other side. If [he had gotten] on the field it could have been a bad situation. But he was not able to do that. But we were [still] sitting ducks.”

However, since Scalise is a potential successor to Trump and has a security detail with him at all times, several officers were there to stop Hodgkinson. Once the shooting began, they rushed towards Hodgkinson and returned fire, preventing him from getting any closer to the congressmen. Despite repeated calls by the officers for Hodgkinson to surrender, the firefight only ended after Hodgkinson was fatally shot. In addition to Scalise and Hodgkinson, several other people were injured during the attack.

If the authoritarian left continues to demonize conservatives, attacks like this will likely continue. Fortunately, countering their narrative is easy. Conservatives just need to keep showing the world that we’re much more kind, compassionate, and reasonable than they claim, which is exactly what Trump was doing by visiting the hospital to wish Scalise and the officer well.