US President Joe Biden called on Americans for unity despite political differences during a televised address following the assassination attempt on Republican Representative Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Biden on the assassination attempt on Trump
— Unity — this is the most unattainable goal. Nothing is more important. We will debate, but this will not change. We will not lose sight of the fact of who we are as Americans, — said the head of the White House.
Joe Biden condemned the violence in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. In his opinion, the assassination attempt goes against everything Americans stand for as a nation.
The American Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently conducting an investigation that is still in its early stages. Joe Biden says he directed the FBI to conduct it thoroughly and quickly.
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According to the US President, after consultations with government officials responsible for internal and national security, certain decisions were made. In particular, Donald Trump, as a former US President and candidate of the Republican Party, already receives an increased level of protection.
Therefore, Joe Biden issued an executive order to the Secret Service calling for the Donald to be provided with all the resources and protections necessary to ensure his continued safety. Also ordered to review all security arrangements for the Republican National Convention on July 15.
The US will conduct an independent review of the level of security at the rally in Pennsylvania, where the attack on Trump took place, to accurately assess what happened. According to the US President, the results of this audit will be shared with the American people.
