Politics
Biden Condemns ‘Sick’ Attempt on Trump’s Life
President Joe Biden has condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, calling on all Americans to denounce such “sick” violence. The US president quickly called for unity in the hours after a gunman shot Trump in the ear, killed one member of the crowd, and injured two others at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The gunman was shot dead by Secret Service agents.
In a statement issued within an hour of the attack, Mr. Biden said, “There is no place in America for this. We must unite as one nation to condemn it. It’s sick, it’s sick.” The attack came amid a heated election race between the pair, laden with personal insults and barbs over their records in office.
Seeking to present a united front, Mr. Biden said in televised comments from his home in Delaware that “everybody must condemn” the violent scenes in Butler. “We cannot allow for this to be happening. We cannot be like this. We cannot condone this,” he added. He said he was “grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those at the rally. Jill [Biden] and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety.”
The White House later said Mr. Biden spoke to his Republican election rival by telephone after he had left the hospital. Biden campaign managers said they were pulling television adverts as quickly as possible in the wake of the attempt on Trump’s life.
President Biden’s comments were echoed by his vice president, Kamala Harris. Senior Democrats, including former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, also spoke out. Ms. Harris said in a statement that she was “relieved” Trump was not seriously injured in what she described as a “senseless shooting.” “Violence such as this has no place in our nation,” 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. “As one whose family has been the victim of political violence, I know firsthand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe,” Ms. Pelosi wrote on X/Twitter. Ms. Pelosi’s husband suffered a fractured skull and other injuries after a man broke into her California home with a hammer trying to find her.
Both Mr. Clinton and Mr. Obama echoed the comments, saying violence had no place in politics and wishing Trump their prayers.
President-elect Donald Trump has named Chris Wright, an oil and gas executive, to head the US Energy Department. Wright, the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, is known for his scepticism regarding climate change and is expected to advance Trump’s agenda of increasing fossil fuel production.
Trump praised Wright in a statement, describing him as a “key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in a new Golden Age of American Prosperity and Global Peace.” The president-elect also announced that Wright will serve on a newly formed Council of National Energy, which aims to guide the United States toward energy dominance through deregulation and encouraging private sector investments.
In related news, Trump’s campaign revealed that Will Scharf, one of the president-elect’s personal lawyers, will become the assistant to the president and White House staff secretary. Trump highlighted Scharf’s legal expertise, referring to him as a “highly skilled attorney who will be a crucial part of my White House team.”
Scharf notably represented Trump in a Supreme Court hearing on presidential immunity, where the court ruled that Trump was partially immune from prosecution for actions taken during his presidency. In his new role, Scharf will manage key documents, including reports and briefings for the president.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is set to visit the Amazon rainforest later today, where he will engage with Brazilian indigenous leaders. This visit underscores his administration’s commitment to environmental and conservation efforts on a global scale.
President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled two significant appointments as he prepares for his return to the White House in January. Elise Stefanik, a 40-year-old New York Congresswoman, has been confirmed as Trump’s choice for the role of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Additionally, Trump has appointed Tom Homan, 62, to be his “border tsar.” Homan previously served as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during Trump’s first term.
This move comes as the Republican Party inches closer to securing full control of Congress. The GOP has already captured a majority in the Senate and is three seats away from winning the House of Representatives. The Republicans currently hold 215 seats, while Democrats have 210. Control of the 218-seat majority in the House would grant Republicans significant legislative power, including initiating spending bills and launching impeachment proceedings.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce Homan’s appointment, saying, “Tom Homan will be in charge of our Nation’s Borders (‘The Border Czar’), including… the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security.” Trump emphasized Homan’s role in deportation efforts, adding, “Congratulations to Tom. I have no doubt he will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job.”
President Joe Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to the White House for a meeting in the Oval Office next week. This tradition of sitting presidents welcoming their successors has been observed for decades, though it was notably absent in 2020 when Trump did not extend the invitation to Biden.
These meetings typically focus on the transition period and key considerations for establishing a new administration. During their sessions, outgoing and incoming presidents often discuss both domestic and foreign policy and emphasize a smooth transition of power.
In 2016, President Barack Obama hosted Trump and later said they agreed to collaborate for the good of the country. Similarly, when President George W. Bush met President-elect Obama in 2008, they talked about economic and security matters, while Laura Bush and Michelle Obama explored the White House grounds.
This upcoming meeting between Biden and Trump marks a significant step as the nation prepares for the presidential transition.
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