“We Are Not Enemies, We Are Neighbours” – Biden Reacts To Trump’s Assassination Attempt  

President of the United States, Joe Biden has reacted to Sunday’s assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

In an address late Sunday, Biden noted  on the need “to lower the temperature” in politics.

“We are not enemies, we’re neighbours, we’re friends, co-workers, citizens, and most importantly, we are Americans,” he said.

“Yes, we have deeply felt strong disagreements. The stakes in this election are enormously high. The choice we make in this is going to shape the future of America and the world for decades to come.

“But politics must never be a literal battlefield, or God forbid, a killing field. I believe politics ought to be an arena for peaceful debate.

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“We stand for an America not of extremism and fury, but of decency and grace. All of us now face a time of testing as the election approaches.

“The higher the stakes, the more fervent the passions become. This places an added burden on each of us to ensure that no matter how strong our convictions are, it must never descend into violence.

Biden said he spoke with Trump last night, who “thankfully… is not seriously injured”.

“I’m grateful he’s doing well. Jill and I hold him and his family in our prayers,” the president added.