Tue Sep 17 10:00:51 UTC 2024: ## Trump Speaks Out on Apparent Assassination Attempt, Blames Biden Rhetoric
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, spoke publicly for the first time about the apparent attempted assassination that the U.S. Secret Service thwarted on Sunday. In an interview on X, Trump recounted the incident, stating he heard four to five gunshots while playing golf at his course in Florida. He praised the Secret Service, who swiftly apprehended the alleged gunman, who authorities confirmed did not fire his weapon.
Trump drew a comparison to an assassination attempt against him in June, highlighting that while there was a loss of life in the Pennsylvania incident, the recent event resulted in no casualties. He also revealed a conversation with President Biden, who expressed concern and offered to bolster Trump’s security detail.
However, Trump continued his usual attacks on the Biden administration, criticizing its policies and directly targeting Biden and Vice President Harris. He blamed their rhetoric for the attempted assassination, a claim he previously made on Fox News.
Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, echoed this sentiment at a campaign event in Georgia. He pointed to the two attempts against Trump in recent months and questioned the absence of similar attacks on Vice President Harris, advocating for the left to “tone down the rhetoric.”
Trump’s public statements, which often employ inflammatory language, have drawn criticism from some who view them as contributing to a dangerous political climate.
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