President Joe Biden delivered a short address to the nation on Sunday after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that has shaken the nation.
President Biden said he spoke to Trump in a “short but good conversation.” The president added that he and First Lady Jill Biden are keeping him and his family in their prayers. He then went on to extend condolences to the family of the victim who was killed.
Biden expressed gratitude to the Secret Service and other law enforcement.
He condemned “this kind or any violence or any violence” but did not take any responsibility for his use of divisive language against Trump.
Last week, during a call with donors, Biden said, according to Politico, “It’s time to put Trump in a bullseye.”
During his statement on Sunday, Biden called for “unity.”
“Unity is the most elusive goal of all, but nothing is…