Biden seriously condemns the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life

President Joe Biden has expressed his disapproval of the attempt on Donald Trump's life, urging all Americans to reject such "sick" violence. The US president swiftly called for unity after a gunman shot Trump in the ear, killing one person and injuring two others at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The gunman was killed by Secret Service agents. In a statement released within an hour of the attack, Mr Biden stated that "there is no place in America for this. We must come together as one nation to denounce it. It's sick, it's sick". The attack occurred during a heated election race between the two, marked by personal insults and criticisms of their time in office. In an effort to present a united front, Mr Biden, speaking from his home in Delaware, said that "everyone must condemn" the violent events in Butler. "We cannot allow this to happen. We cannot be like this. We cannot condone this," he added. He also expressed gratitude for the news that Trump was safe and doing well. He said he was praying for him, his family, and all those at the rally. He and his wife, Jill, thanked the Secret Service for ensuring his safety. The White House later announced that Mr Biden had spoken to his Republican election rival by phone after he left the hospital, while Biden campaign managers said they were pulling television ads as quickly as possible following the attempt on Trump's life. Democrats come together to denounce the attack President Biden's remarks were echoed by his vice president, Kamala Harris. Senior Democrats, including former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, also spoke out. Ms. Harris stated in a release that she was "relieved" Trump was not seriously injured in what she called a "senseless shooting". "Violence like this has no place in our country," she added. "We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence." Ms. Pelosi, the former House Speaker who helped impeach Trump twice, said she was praying for him.