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Article snippet: Following a surprise visit to House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) in the hospital on Wednesday, President Trump tweeted praising the lawmaker, calling him a "fighter" and asking followers to "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!" Trump tweeted late Wednesday. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Scalise in the hospital late Wednesday, according to a pool report. Scalise was shot along with four others Wednesday morning at a park in Alexandria, Va. as GOP members of Congress held a baseball practice for an upcoming game against their Democratic colleagues. Scalise was rushed to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for surgery. He remains in critical condition, and according to the hospital will be receiving a second surgery to help stop bleeding. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2017 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. Link to the full article to read more