Biden and other major figures denounce violence following an attempted assassination of Trump

Biden and other major figures denounce violence following an attempted assassination of Trump
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Following the incident at former President Donald Trump‘s Pennsylvania campaign rally on Saturday night, Vice President Joe Biden and other prominent political figures denounced violence.

Speaking from Delaware, Biden declared that “this kind of violence has no place in America.”

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It’s ill. It’s ill. It’s among the reasons this nation needs to be brought together, he stated. “We can’t support this.”

“I made an attempt to contact Donald. He’s with his physicians, added Biden. “I hope to speak with him soon,” I said.

According to Biden, Trump seemed to be doing well, and he promised to update the media.

He declared that he would return to his phone to check for any updates from the federal organizations conducting the inquiry.

In response to a question about whether the shooting was an attempt on his life, Biden stated, “I have an opinion, but I don’t have all the facts.” Before he makes a comment, he said he needs to find out more.

Before making his comments on camera, Biden expressed his gratitude in a statement sent by the White House, saying he was “glad to hear that he’s safe and doing well.” While we wait for more details, I’m praying for him, his family, and everyone who attended the event.”

“Jill and I are appreciative of the Secret Service’s assistance in bringing him to safety. This kind of violence has no place in America. To denounce it, we must come together as a nation,” he continued.

A few minutes into his event in Butler, there were gunshots, and Trump was hurried off the platform. He was seen in pictures and videos with blood on his ear and on the side of his head.

According to the district attorney’s office for Butler County, one rallygoer has passed away and another is critically ill. According to NBC News, the gunman has passed away.

Two senior law enforcement sources informed on the situation told NBC News that Trump is expected to survive.

Bush, Obama, and other leaders respond

In a statement, former president Barack Obama declared “In our democracy, political violence has no place at all.”

“We should all be happy that former President Trump was not gravely injured, even though we don’t yet know exactly what transpired. We should also take this opportunity to renew our commitment to decency and civility in politics,” stated President Obama. “Michelle and I hope he heals quickly for him.”

George W. Bush, the former president, and Laura Bush, the former first lady, expressed their gratitude for President Trump’s safety after the terrible attack on his life. We also applaud the Secret Service personnel for their prompt action.”

A similar message was conveyed by former President Bill Clinton on Saturday night, when he expressed regret and said that political violence has no place in America.

“Hillary and I are appreciative of President Trump’s safety, saddened for everyone impacted by the incident at the Pennsylvania rally today, and appreciative of the U.S. Secret Service’s prompt response,” he stated.

On X, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, expressed his prayers for the outgoing president.

Johnson later posted on X, saying, “There is no place for this terrible act of political violence at a peaceful campaign event in our nation, and it should be strongly and unequivocally denounced.”

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, stated on X: “It is my own experience that political violence of any type has no place in our country. That former President Trump is safe is a blessing from God. (Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, suffered a severe beating at his San Francisco home in 2022 from an attacker brandishing a hammer.)

During an interview on X, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, stated, “The fact that President Trump seems to be doing well following a heinous attack on a peaceful gathering is appreciated by all Americans.”

McConnell declared, “There is no place for violence in our politics.” “We are grateful for the Secret Service’s and other law enforcement agencies’ prompt work.”

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, who opposes McConnell, said in a statement that he was “horrified” by the event and “relieved” that Trump was “safe.”

“There is no place for political violence in our nation,” he stated.

In addition to urging “every American to join us,” former Vice President Mike Pence stated that he and his wife, Karen, were praying for Trump.

Other prominent Republicans and Democrats denounced the violence, including Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, and Senate Republican Whip John Thune of South Dakota.

First-term Democratic governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro condemned the violence and said law enforcement was on the scene collaborating with federal, state, and local authorities.

“It is completely wrong for violence to be directed towards any political party or political figure,” Shapiro stated on X. “Neither Pennsylvania nor the United States should tolerate it.”

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