Biden responds to Trump rally attack, calls for unity
- I'm glad he's safe and doing well. I'm praying for him and his family, and for everyone who was at the rally, as we await further information - wrote Joe Biden in response to the attack at Donald Trump's rally.
7:52 AM EDT, July 14, 2024
Joe Biden, in a statement on the X service, mentioned that he was informed about the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania.
"I'm glad he's safe and doing well. I'm praying for him and his family, and for everyone who was at the rally, as we await further information," wrote Joe Biden.
"Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for ensuring his safety. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it," he added.
Attack on Donald Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was injured during Saturday's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump fell to the ground during his speech, holding his head, and was then escorted to his car by the Secret Service.
"President Trump is fine and is being examined at a local medical facility," stated Donald Trump's campaign team in a statement.
Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger said in a phone interview with the AP agency that the suspected shooter is dead. He also added that at least one rally participant was killed.
