Former President Donald Trump has placed blame on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for an assassination attempt directed at him, igniting a new chapter in the political blame game.
At a Glance
- Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt at his golf club.
- Trump points to Biden and Harris’s rhetoric as the catalyst.
- The Secret Service is praised for their protection efforts.
- The alleged assailant, Ryan Wesley Routh, has a criminal history and Democratic ties.
Trump Attributes Attack to Biden and Harris
Donald Trump blamed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for inspiring an apparent assassination attempt through their rhetoric. The incident occurred at Trump International Golf Club when Ryan Wesley Routh, who has a criminal history and record of Democratic donations, targeted the former President. Trump argues that Biden and Harris’s “highly inflammatory language” incited violence, leading to the attack.
Authorities are investigating the motives behind the incident and a previous attempt in Pennsylvania, confirming that the FBI is leading the investigation into the Florida case. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a state investigation as well.
'He Believed The Rhetoric': Trump Blames Harris, Biden After Assassination Attempt At Golf Coursehttps://t.co/5zfc3jGqNo
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Acknowledgment from Both Sides
Trump has not only blamed Biden and Harris but has also praised the Secret Service for their protection during the incident. His running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, and conservative activist Ralph Reed echoed his sentiments, showing a unified front. Trump’s supporters have been vocal about their concerns regarding the increasing polarization and political violence.
“Their rhetoric is causing me to be shot at, when I am the one who is going to save the country and they are the ones that are destroying the country — both from the inside and out,” Trump said in comments to Fox News Digital.
President Biden condemned the assassination attempt and called for an end to political violence. He stated, “America has suffered too many times the tragedy of an assassin’s bullet. It solves nothing. It just tears the country apart. We must do everything we can to prevent it and never give it any oxygen.” Biden also reached out to Trump to express his relief that he was safe.
Broader Implications and Ongoing Investigations
The campaign environment has become increasingly fraught, with this latest incident adding to the tensions. Trump’s campaign is already dealing with his criminal trial and a recent hack by Iranian actors. Republican strategist David Urban noted a deep sense of shock and uncertainty among Trump’s team.
Trump has been vocal about his criticism of mainstream media, accusing them of bias and protection of the Democratic Party. While Democrats accuse Trump of inciting violence, Trump argues that Democratic leaders pose a significant threat to American democracy.
Trump asserts that the alleged gunman acted on the rhetoric of Biden and Harris, further fueling debates on both sides about accountability and the impact of political discourse.
