Former President Barack Obama condemned on Saturday the alleged attack against Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania and called for maintaining civility and respect in American politics: "There is no place for violence," he stated.
In a statement issued after the incident where the Republican was injured in the ear, Obama emphasized the importance of rejecting political violence in a democracy.
There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we still do not know exactly what happened, we should all feel relieved that former President Trump was not seriously injured and take this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I wish him a speedy recovery," he expressed on his X account.
The attack occurred this Saturday when Trump was escorted off the stage at his rally in Pennsylvania after what sounded like gunshots were heard. Trump had blood on the side of his head and his ear, but his campaign team confirmed that the former president is "fine and is being checked at a local medical center."
The Secret Service confirmed that Trump is safe and that the incident is under investigation.
President Joe Biden, who is in Delaware, was also informed about the incident, according to a senior White House official.
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