US President Joe Biden stated that they do not yet have any information about the suspect who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump and that no assumptions should be made regarding this person’s motivation. Biden made statements to the press at the White House. Biden expressed his condolences to the family of former firefighter Corey Comperatore, who lost his life during the assassination attempt, and thanked the Secret Service agents and law enforcement officers who risked their lives in the attack.
US President Biden stated that there is no room for any kind of violence and said, “The assassination attempt goes against everything we stand for as a nation.” Stating that they do not have information yet, Biden called on people not to make assumptions about the motive or connections regarding the suspects who attempted the assassination.
Biden stated that he gave the order for the investigation into the matter to be carried out quickly and completely, and gave the order for security measures to be taken for the presidential elections planned to be held tomorrow. In addition, Biden stated that an independent review will be conducted and the results will be shared with the public, and called on the American people to unite.
Attempted Assassination of Trump
Former US President Trump, who was running for presidency from the Republican Party, was attacked with a gun at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump, who was injured in his right ear, was reported to be in good health. 1 person died and 2 people were injured in the attack.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) described the attack as an assassination attempt. As a result of the investigation, the FBI announced that the person who attempted the assassination and was killed at the scene was 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
