Donald Trump assassination attempt: Joe Biden calls on Americans to unite “as a nation”

The US president also asked the head of the Secret Service to “review all security measures” in preparation for the Republican Convention, which is due to begin on Monday.

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Joe Biden, July 14, 2024 in Washington (United States). (MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

“I was able to speak with Donald Trump, I am extremely grateful that he is well and recovering”said Joe Biden in the preamble toa brief press conference on Sunday, July 14, the day after the assassination attempt against the Republican candidate. During his speech, Joe Biden also said that he had “asked the head of the Secret Service to review all security measures for the Republican Convention” which is due to start on Monday. I will make sure he has the highest level of security to protect him.”he added.

“We have no information on the motive for this attack and I ask everyone not to make assumptions.”the American president also specified. He also announced that he would deliver an address to the nation later this evening from the Oval Office of the White House, the Democratic president said in brief remarks to the press. “We must unite as a nation”concluded Joe Biden.


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