Biden on Trump’s ‘attempted assassination’: No place for political violence in US

US President Joe Biden said there is no place for political violence in America, following the second “assassination attempt” on former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a golf club. In a statement on X, Biden commended the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their swift action and “vigilance” in keeping Trump safe.
“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. 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,” Joe Biden said in a statement.
The 81-year-old President said he has been briefed regarding the incident, and that the suspect is in custody.
“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,” the statement added.
Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Sunday after the Secret Service thwarted what the FBI called an “apparent assassination attempt”. The Secret Service agents spotted and fired on a gunman in bushes near the property line of the former US President’s Florida golf course, closer to where he was playing, law enforcement officials said.
The suspect, though, fled the scene in a vehicle leaving behind an AK-47-style assault rifle along with other items, he was arrested later. He has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh.
US Vice President and Trump’s opponent in the US elections Kamala Harris also reacted to the “assassination attempt”, saying she was “glad” that the 78-year-old Republican was safe.
“I am deeply disturbed by the possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. As we gather the facts, I will be clear: I condemn political violence. We all must do our part to ensure that this incident does not lead to more violence,” she said after the attack on Trump.

“I am thankful that former President Trump is safe. I commend the U.S. Secret Service and law enforcement partners for their vigilance. As President Biden said, our Administration will ensure the Secret Service has every resource, capability, and protective measure necessary to carry out its critical mission,” Kamala Harris added.