President Biden addresses the nation after apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump

President Joe Biden is set to address the nation following an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service after opening fire. Biden quickly denounced the violence and spoke with Trump, emphasizing the need for national unity in the face of such acts. The White House called for unity and condemned the violence, with Biden planning to attend the Republican National Convention despite the incident. Biden's reelection campaign paused outbound communications and television ads in response to the shooting. Vice President Kamala Harris postponed a campaign trip to Florida to meet with Republican women voters. Biden ordered an independent security review and directed the Secret Service to review security measures for the upcoming Republican National Convention. He expressed condolences for the victim killed at the rally and had a respectful conversation with Trump. Biden emphasized the importance of condemning political violence and uniting the country in the wake of such events. In his initial response to the shooting, Biden condemned the attempt on Trump's life and stressed the need for national unity. The incident has sparked criticism of Biden for previous remarks about Trump, with some questioning his rhetoric. The president reiterated the need to come together as a nation and denounce all forms of violence for the well-being of the country.