Apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump: 10 points – Times of India

The White House said in a statement that President Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris had been briefed about the incident and were relieved to know that he was safe. US President Joe Biden issued a statement following saying that he was relieved that Trump was safe and had directed his team to ensure the former President’s safety.

“I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. A suspect is in custody, and 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. I am relieved that the former President is unharmed,” Biden said, as per the statement released by the White House.

“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 any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that the Secret Service has every resource, capability, and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety,” White House added.