United States President Joe Biden condemned the Monday assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump in an X/Twitter post shortly following the incident.
I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their…
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 16, 2024
Furthermore, Biden noted that he had directed his team to invest in Trump’s security.
“I have directed my team to continue to ensure that the Secret Service has every resource, capability, and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety,” Biden concluded.
Harris also condemns violence
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate opposing Trump in the 2024 US elections, also responded to the assassination attempt on X, writing that she had been briefed on the incident and condemned violence as well.
“I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America,” Harris wrote.
I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 15, 2024
The shooting at Trump’s golf course follows a previous assassination attempt targeting Trump, which took place back in July during his Pennsylvania rally. During the incident, Trump was grazed in the ear by the shooter’s bullet. The shooter was then neutralized.
