Biden issues statement after Trump assassination attempt
Kyiv • UNN
Former US President Donald Trump was shot during a rally in Pennsylvania but survived the assassination attempt, prompting President Joe Biden to condemn the violence and pray for Trump's health.
US President Joe Biden condemned the shooting at Republican Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. He said he was praying for him and all the participants of the event. This was reported by AR, according to UNN.
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"I have been informed of the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. I am glad to hear that he is safe and doing well. My prayers are with him, his family, and everyone at the rally," Mr. Biden said in a statement.
The President thanked the Secret Service for their work. "There is no place for such violence in America. We must unite as a united nation and condemn it," the head of state added.
Context
The shooting took place during Donald Trump's speech on stage. The former president and candidate for a new term was hit by a shot and his ear was bloody. The suspected shooter is dead. According to various sources, the victims were one or two rally participants.
The shooting took place two days before Donald Trump is expected to officially become the Republican presidential nominee at the convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His rival in the election may once again be Joe Biden, who, according to official figures, defeated 45 presidents in 2020.
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