In a televised speech from the Oval Office, Mr. Biden declared that “politics should never be a political battlefield or, God forbid, a killing field”.
The shooting occurred early on Saturday night while Mr. Trump, 78, was speaking to supporters in Butler, Pennsylvania, which is located about 30 miles (50 km) north of Pittsburgh. He was hit in the ear by a bullet.
“Violence of any kind, including this kind, has no place in America. Clearly. No exceptions,” Mr. Biden declared during his speech.
We cannot let the normalization of this violence. This nation’s political discourse has become increasingly acrimonious. Time to calm down, please.
We can succeed,” Mr. Biden pleaded, pointing out that democracy was the foundation upon which the country was built and which allowed reason and moderation to triumph over force.
“Where arguments are made in good sincerity is American democracy. In American democracy, the law is upheld. Fair play, decency, and dignity aren’t just lofty ideals; they’re actual, functioning realities.
