In a solemn address to the nation on Sunday evening, President Joe Biden urged Americans to dial back partisan tensions following the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Emphasizing the need for peaceful dialogue, Biden unequivocally condemned all forms of political violence, asserting that such acts have no place in America.
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“There’s no place in America for this kind of violence or any violence, ever, period, no exceptions,” Biden declared. He stressed the importance of not normalizing such violence, reflecting on the severity of Saturday’s attempt on Trump’s life, an event reminiscent of the 1981 attack on President Ronald Reagan.
Trump himself reflected on the close call, attributing his survival to divine intervention. Despite sustaining an ear injury from the sniper’s gunfire during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump continued his scheduled trip to Milwaukee for the GOP convention the following day.
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The assailant, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, was swiftly neutralized by Secret Service agents after firing shots from a rooftop near the rally venue. Biden highlighted the victims of the attack and referenced past incidents of political violence, including the January 6 Capitol insurrection and other notable tragedies.
“We cannot, we must not go down this road in America,” Biden asserted, urging a de-escalation of heated political rhetoric across the country. He called upon all citizens to assume responsibility in cooling tensions and fostering a more harmonious political environment.
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Reflecting on the ordeal during an interview en route to the Republican National Convention, Trump expressed disbelief over the attempt on his life, emphasizing, “I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead.” He revealed that his speech for the convention had been revised to emphasize national unity in the aftermath of the harrowing experience.
Addressing erroneous claims on social media, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi clarified that resources were not diverted from protecting Trump to safeguard First Lady Jill Biden, countering misinformation circulating online about their operational protocols.
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In a subsequent interview, Trump shared that the reality of the assassination attempt was still sinking in, acknowledging the split-second decisions that likely saved his life. Meanwhile, Biden, in a somber Oval Office address, reiterated his plea for national unity, stressing that political differences should be resolved through peaceful means, not violence.
“Politics must never be a literal battlefield, or God forbid, a killing field,” Biden insisted, advocating for a return to civil discourse guided by foundational American principles.
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