Sep 15, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Biden on Trump shooting incident: "There is no place for political violence"

Rebecca Falconer

President Joe Biden speaks during an event at the South Court Auditorium at the Eisenhower Executive Building of the White House on September 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. — President Biden speaks at the White House earlier this month. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

President Biden praised law enforcement for helping keep former President Trump safe during a shooting incident that investigators said "appears to be an attempted assassination" of the Republican presidential nominee on Sunday.

What he's saying: "I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe," Biden said after being briefed on the shooting at Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

"I am relieved that the former President is unharmed. There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened," Biden added.
"As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President's continued safety."

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Biden on Trump shooting incident: "There is no place for political violence"

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