‘Thankful’: Kamala Harris and Biden Praise Secret Service — Grateful Trump Is Safe After New Assassination Attempt
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden praised the Secret Service and expressed thanks for former President Donald Trump’s safety following a new assassination attempt.
On Sunday afternoon, shots were fired at Trump International golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida as Trump played a round, in what turned out to be an assassination attempt allegedly carried out by suspect Ryan Wesley Routh, who is in custody.
President Biden and VP Harris issued statements Sunday night on the shooting. Biden’s statement came first, at around 8:30 PM:
Statement from President Joe Biden
I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe. I am relieved that the former President is unharmed. There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened. As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety.
Harris expressed similar sentiments in a statement two hours later:
Statement by Vice President Harris
I am deeply disturbed by the possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. As we gather the facts, I will be clear: I condemn political violence. We all must do our part to ensure that this incident does not lead to more violence.
I am thankful that former President Trump is safe. I commend the U.S. Secret Service and law enforcement partners for their vigilance. As President Biden said, our Administration will ensure the Secret Service has every resource, capability, and protective measure necessary to carry out its critical mission.
Sunday’s attempt occurred two months almost to the day after the July 13 assassination attempt that left Trump bloodied and Trump supporter/former firefighter Corey Comperatore dead.
