It’s unclear whether Biden spoke with Trump while he was receiving treatment for a graze wound to his right ear or after he had been released from the hospital.
President Biden spoke with former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening following the assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally and condemned the ‘sick’ political violence in America. Earlier in the day, Biden, 81, tried to call the 78-year-old former Republican presidential candidate while he received medical care at a hospital in the Pittsburgh area.
The president hurriedly returned to the White House from his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, following a shooting incident at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Biden addressed the media around two hours after the chaotic events, during which at least eight gunshots were fired at Trump.
Expected but Much-Need Call
«This evening, President Biden spoke to former President Trump», a White House official said. «The President also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy.»
It’s unclear whether Biden spoke with Trump while he was receiving treatment for a graze wound to his right ear or after he had been released from the hospital.
Biden said that the investigation was ongoing and refrained from making a definitive assessment regarding whether the attack constituted an assassination attempt. «I have an opinion but I don’t have any facts», he said in answer to a journalist’s question.
«So I want to make sure we have all the facts before I make any more comments.»
He thanked the Secret Service and other agencies.
«The bottom line is the Trump rally is a rally that he should have been .
