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President Biden Ask Americans to “Stand Together” and “Lower the Temperature in Our Politics” Following Trump Shooting
Politics tamfitronics President Joe Biden called on Americans to “stand together” and “lower the temperature in our politics” Sunday during his second public address regarding the assassination attempt ofDonald Trump.Speaking from the Oval Office in the White House, Biden addressed the country in a roughly six-minute speech that started at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.“I want to speak to you tonight about the need for us to lower the temperature in our politics, and to remember, while we may disagree, we are not enemies,” he said. “We’re neighbors, we’re friends, co-workers, citizens. And most importantly, we are fellow Americans. We must stand together.”Bide noted that there are still a lot of questions surrounding the assassination attempt, including the shooter’s motives, if he acted with anyone else and what his political affiliations are.“Tonight, I want to...
What the attempt on Donald Trump’s life means for US politics, foreign policy and the Middle East
Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics What the attempt on Donald Trump’s life means for US politics, foreign policy and the Middle EastLONDON/ATLANTA: Saudi Arabia led the Arab world’s condemnation on Sunday of the assassination attempt on the life of former US president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump, stressing its rejection of violence, sending condolences to the deceased, and wishing a speedy recovery for those injured.The Kingdom affirmed its “complete solidarity with the US, the former US president and his family.”The day before, the world was left in shock when Trump was shot during a campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania.Donald Trump is escorted by Secret Service agents away from the stage as his right ear bleeds after being hit by an assassin's bullet on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. (AP)The bullets wounded Trump in his right ear,...
Long history of shootings in U.S. presidential politics
Politics tamfitronics Notable examples of shootings involving U.S. presidents or presidential candidatesPublished Jul 14, 2024 • 2 minute readAn official portrait taken of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln on Feb. 5, 1865, two months before he was assassinated in Washington, D.C. by John Wilkes Booth. Photo by Library of CongressShots were fired during a rally speech by Donald Trump, in an incident that investigators are treating as a possible assassination attempt on the former president. Including Abraham Lincoln and JFK, here are some notable examples of shootings involving U.S. presidents or presidential candidates:Ronald Reagan (1981)President Reagan was shot and seriously wounded as he left an event at the Hilton hotel in Washington. The attacker was John Hinckley Jr, who was granted unconditional release in 2022. Reagan spent twelve days in the hospital. The incident boosted...
