President Joe Biden condemned the recent assassination attempt on former president Donald trump. Shooter attacked during Trump’s speech at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. As a result of this attack, Trump was wounded in the ear. One person killed and two more critically injured in the incident.
Biden focused attention on that political violence is unacceptable and called Americans to sort out their differences peacefully and through democratic processes.
Trump, who is expected to be the Republican nominee for the upcoming elections, was hit in the ear after a speech at a rally. Images showed that his ear bled when Secret Service agents quickly took him off the stage.
Who attempted the assassination?
The attacker, recognized 20 year old named Thomas Matthew Crooks. Secret Service Agent shot him at the spot and he died. Later on explosive material was found from his house and vehicle.
The motive behind the attack is still being investigated, although Thomas was a registered republican with a past donation to a liberal campaign group.
Biden’s Response to Assassination Attempt:
President Joe Biden lit up the dangers of heated political rhetoric and the recent rise in politically motivated violence. Biden listed several political violence events in speech, such as shootings targeting members of Congress, the attack on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, and the January 6 Capitol riots.
Biden emphasized that differences should be settled at the ballot box not through the violence. Increasing political division could make the upcoming November election difficult, he said in his speech which lasted just under seven minutes.
During the rally, a 50 year old Corey Comperatore, who was killed while protecting his family, Biden showed sympathy with his family. Biden called Comperatore a hero, who was exercising his freedom to support his chosen candidate.
Trump supporters blamed Biden and his campaign for the recent attack, accusing them of arousing worry about Trump returning to the office. However, Biden did not address these allegations in his speech. On the other hand, Trump thanked his Secret Service detail and emphasized for unity among Americans.
Trump arrived in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention, where he will accept his party’s nomination and is expected to announce his running mate.
The secret service has stated that they are satisfied with the existing security measures for the convention, despite concerns about how crooks managed to get too close to Trump.
