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President Biden Addresses Nation After Assassination Attempt on Trump in Butler

Jul 15, 2024, 12:04 AM

President Joe Biden is addressing the nation from the Oval Office following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday. In his speech, Biden emphasized that political differences should be resolved through democratic processes, stating, 'In America, we resolve our differences at the ballot box ... Not with bullets.' The assailant, who was identified and killed during the attempt, has led to heightened security measures and an independent review ordered by Biden. The President also referenced the January 6 Capitol riot, calling for a reduction in political tensions.