In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump blamed "the rhetoric of [Joe] Biden and [Kamala] Harris" for an apparent assassination attempt against him at his Florida golf club. Trump claimed that their words were responsible for the violence directed at him, while he portrayed himself as the savior of the country. However, Trump did not provide any specific evidence to support his claim.

Both Harris and Biden swiftly condemned political violence in statements released on Sunday. Harris expressed her deep disturbance over the apparent attempt on Trump's life and urged everyone to prevent further acts of violence. Meanwhile, Biden, relieved that Trump was unharmed, emphasized the importance of ensuring the former president's safety and called for increased funding for the Secret Service.

The suspected gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh, was charged on Monday with gun crimes related to the incident at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. According to authorities, a Secret Service agent spotted Routh pointing an AK-47-style rifle through the fence towards the golf course, but he was apprehended before firing any shots.

Trump argued that both the president and vice president were partly responsible for Routh's actions due to the combination of rhetoric and lawsuits they allegedly involved him in. He cited this as the reason why "dangerous fools" like Routh would listen and take such actions. Trump also criticized last week's presidential debate with Harris, claiming it was biased and out of control with three against one.

Reiterating his claims on social media, Trump denounced the "Communist Left Rhetoric" and accused Harris of making false statements during the ABC Debate, which he asserted was rigged and highly partisan. He further claimed that politics in the country had reached a new level of hatred, abuse, and distrust, with bullets flying as a result.

While the Harris campaign and the White House did not respond to Trump's interview, at least one Republican lawmaker, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), echoed Trump's sentiments, stating that the left's narrative of stopping Trump by any means necessary was radicalizing individuals and leading to such violent acts.

In a surprising turn, House Speaker Mike Johnson attributed the thwarting of the apparent assassination attempt to divine intervention, regarding it as an act of God. He expressed belief that Trump had been spared twice and suggested that Trump was processing this remarkable turn of events.

The FBI is currently investigating the incident as an apparent assassination attempt, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state would conduct its own investigation. As tension escalates, questions still linger about the impact of political rhetoric and the measures needed to ensure the safety of political figures in a deeply divided nation.