For the first time in many years: Biden called Trump after the assassination attempt

For the first time in many years: Biden called Trump after the assassination attempt Victoria Kulzhenko

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In Pennsylvania on July 13, there was an attempt on the life of presidential candidate Donald Trump. After this, for the first time in many years, the current US leader, Joseph Biden, called him.

The White House previously described the conversation that took place between the opponents as “nice, short and respectful”. At the same time, the media note that after this incident, the election campaigns seemed to “calm down.”

Such a conversation occurred for the first time in many years

It became known that Biden and Trump spoke between 8:15 and 10:30. The sitting president wanted to know if Trump was okay and how seriously he was injured.

At the same time, this event changed the president's schedule. He was scheduled for an interview on Monday, July 15, but it was rescheduled. Journalists noted that Biden could have taken advantage of this situation and struck, but he apparently decided that now was not the time to do so.

They also said that since the assassination attempt the campaigns of both candidates seemed to have “gone quiet”. the injured are those who are in serious condition in hospitals. The assassination attempt on Donald Trump is already being investigated by American law enforcement. Journalists from The Wall Street Journal, citing their own sources, noted that the suspect in shooting Donald Trump kept explosive devices in his car.

The attempt on Trump's life shocked the Americans. President Joe Biden decided to address the nation in the evening.

Biden's speech began at 9:05 p.m. It lasted literally several minutes, the president did not answer the journalists’ questions.

Biden emphasized that he spoke with Trump yesterday on the phone to make sure that he was okay and safe. He directed the Secret Service to ensure Trump's full security by increasing his security detail and condemned the attack, saying there is no place for political violence in the United States.

The Secret Service is tasked with conducting a detailed analysis of what happened. And to completely protect those who will gather at the Republican National Convention on July 15th. In Milwaukee, Trump was about to be formally nominated as a presidential candidate.

The Department of Homeland Security should conduct an independent review of what happened. Biden also expressed condolences to the family of the Pennsylvanian who died during the rally.