President Biden Condemns Assassination Attempt Against Former President Trump, Promises Unity Address

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14/07/2024 19h27

In a press conference held at the White House on Sunday, President Joe Biden addressed the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and emphasized the need for national unity. He cautioned against making assumptions about the shooter's motives or affiliations and urged the American public to wait for a thorough investigation.

President Biden revealed that he had a brief but positive conversation with Trump earlier that day, expressing his well wishes and offering prayers for him and his family. The President also shared that he had a briefing in the White House Situation Room earlier on Sunday, which included Vice President Kamala Harris and top advisors.

In response to the incident, President Biden has requested the Secret Service Director to conduct a comprehensive review of all security measures for the Republican National Convention scheduled to begin tomorrow in Milwaukee. He has also called for an independent review of the security arrangements at the rally where the attempt took place, promising to release the findings to the public.

The President emphasized his strong stance against political violence, reiterating his condemnation of the shooting. "An assassination attempt is contrary to everything we stand for as a nation," Biden stated passionately, echoing his initial remarks from Saturday night.

Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET, President Biden announced that he will deliver an Oval Office address, focusing on the importance of national unity and urging Americans to come together during these challenging times.

The attempt on former President Trump's life occurred during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. President Biden labeled the act "sick" and stressed the urgency to unite the country, stating, "We cannot condone this."

As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this unsettling incident, President Biden's message of unity serves as a steady reminder of the values that bind the American people together.

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