Reactions to Possible Assassination Attempt on Trump in Florida; Biden Praises Secret Service Action

Joe Biden, the President of the United States, hours after reports of a possible assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, stated on social media platform X that he received information about the matter from his team and praised the actions of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners. On Monday, Biden emphasized that the Secret Service needs 'more help' and mentioned that he still does not have a 'complete report' on the incident that occurred on Sunday, expressing gratitude that Donald Trump is 'doing well.' Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, also reacted to the report of the possible assassination attempt on Trump, stating, 'He is not going to back down from fighting for the American people, and it was really encouraging for us to meet with him immediately after this incident.' According to reports, on Sunday, September 16, there was a shooting near Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate in Florida, which is likely the second assassination attempt on him during the 2024 election campaign. Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States and Trump's Democratic election rival, expressed her relief on social media shortly after the shooting report, stating she is glad that the former president was not harmed. Harris further emphasized that 'violence has no place in the United States.' JD Vance, Trump's election partner who would become Vice President if he wins the election on November 5 this year, also stated that he spoke with Trump and described his spirits as good. The suspect was quickly arrested after the shooting. The New York Post and Fox News reported, citing informed sources, that the identity of the arrested individual is 'Ryan Wesley Roth.' No further details about him have been released. Trump had previously been targeted in Pennsylvania at a campaign rally, where he was injured by a bullet that struck his ear. In July, after the first shooting incident involving Trump, Biden emphasized in a live televised address from the White House to the American people that 'we resolve our differences in the United States through the ballot box, not with bullets.' Additionally, the Federal Bureau of Investigation stated that the shooting near Trump appears to be an 'assassination attempt.' The Associated Press reported that the U.S. is filing charges against elements of the Islamic Republic for hacking Trump's campaign headquarters. Over 67 million people watched the Trump-Harris election debate live. The U.S. has officially charged a Pakistani accused of attempting to hire a 'hitman' on behalf of the Islamic Republic.