Shock in the Wake of Saturday's Assassination Attempt Astonishment in the Aftermath of the Recent Attempt on Life
United States Political Leaders Express Outrage at Violence Astonishment in the Aftermath of the Recent Attempt on Life
U.S. - July 15, 2024 (Updated July 15, 2024)After an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, both Republican and Democratic leaders expressed shock and called for investigations into the incident.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced plans for hearings and requested briefings from Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and other officials. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama praised the Secret Service's quick response and expressed relief that Trump was safe.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose husband was a victim of political violence, condemned the attack and called for prayers for those at the rally.
Donald Trump Jr. reported that his father was in good spirits and determined to continue his campaign.
Elsewhere, former President Trump confirmed that he would be appearing at the Republican Quadrennial Convention and plans to announce his vice presidential running mate on the first day, July 15.
International reactions included messages of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and even Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, despite his adversarial relationship with Trump.
President Biden denounced the violence, calling it "sick" and stating there's no place for it in America.
Trump is currently facing multiple legal challenges, including convictions and pending trials related to various allegations.
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