After former President Donald Trump was seen running off stage from a rally on Saturday with blood on his face, President Biden made a few quick words, calling the previous president by his first name, “Donald.”
The White House said late on Saturday night that Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump had a phone conversation, but it did not elaborate on their conversation.
A Trump aide also attested to the two’s conversation. After spending the weekend in Delaware, Mr. Biden returned late on Saturday to the White House.
The president stated in public that he thought Trump was doing well. Top Secret Service and Homeland Security officials have updated Mr. Biden, but specifics are still coming to light.
The president declared, “This kind of violence has no place in America.” It’s ill. It’s ill. That is among the reasons this nation has to be brought together. This is not something you can tolerate. This is not how we can be. This cannot be tolerated.”
According to the president, Trump’s rally ought to have been able to happen “without any problem” and in peace. “But the idea, the idea that there’s political violence or violence in America like this is just unheard of,” added the politician.
If the president thinks this was an attempt at assassination, a reporter asked him. “I don’t know enough to say—I have an opinion, but I don’t have any facts,” the president declared.
“So I want to make sure we have all the facts before I make any more comments.” Following gunfire at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the Secret Service declared that President Trump is safe, however the campaign insisted that the former president is “fine.”
In a social media post, Trump claimed that his right ear’s top portion had been shot. After being examined at a nearby hospital, he was let go.
Two rallygoers suffered serious injuries, and one rallygoer died. The Secret Service declared the gunman to be deceased. He was recognised by the FBI as Bethel Park, Pennsylvania resident Thomas Matthew Crook, 20. “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania,” the president said.
In a statement, Biden stated. “I’m happy to learn that he’s doing well and is secure. While we wait for more details, I’m praying for him, his family, and everyone who attended the protest.
We are appreciative to the Secret Service for securing his safety, Jill and I. This kind of violence has no place in America. To denounce it, we as a nation must come together.”
Director of the Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and Homeland Security adviser and assistant to the president Liz Sherwood-Randall took part in the briefing, according to a White House official.
White House Counsel Steve Ricchetti, Deputy Chief of Staff Annie Tomasini, and Chief of Staff Jeff Zients were also present for the briefing.
According to her office, Vice President Kamala Harris has also received a briefing.
The Secret Service claims that former presidents and their spouses are protected for the remainder of their lives.
According to the campaign, Mr. Biden will halt all political activities, including outgoing communications, and will promptly remove television advertisements.
