Many of the former president’s followers praised him for his care and compassion after  he offers encouragement and prayers To Wife Of Wounded Congressman.

Former President George W. Bush reached out Thursday to Jennifer Scalise, the wife of wounded Republican Congressman Steve Scalise, to offer his encouragement and prayers.

“Last night I had a nice chat with Jennifer Scalise, who reports that Steve is fighting hard and getting better. They are both staying #ScaliseStrong, and Laura and I are praying for the Congressman’s full and speedy recovery.” In his Facebook post on Friday.

Scalise, the House Majority Whip, was shot Wednesday in Alexandria, Va., by a lone gunman while he and other Republican congressmen were practicing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity.

Witnesses to the event said Scalise was shot in the left hip while standing at second base. He was transported to the MedStar Washington Hospital Center where he is currently in critical condition. However, doctors said Friday they are encouraged by his improvement over the past 36 hours.

On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania went to the hospital for a short visit with the congressman and his wife. After the visit, Trump 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!”

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

Steve Scalise’s wife, Jennifer Scalise, released a statement Friday on her husband’s Twitter page, thanking people for “the incredible amount of prayers and warm wishes.”

Statement from Jennifer Scalise: pic.twitter.com/UaA9PZSbQz

— Rep. Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) June 16, 2017

The shooter, James T. Hodgkinson, was shot by the police and subsequently died from his injuries.

Sources:  westernjournalism.com