The president of United States, Joe Bidenhas announced a “independent investigation” to “assess exactly what happened” during the rally where an attack on his predecessor took place, Donald TrumpThe Democratic president made this statement during a brief speech on Sunday, lasting just four minutes, from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, flanked by his vice president, Kamala Harris.

Biden, who has called for a more extensive appearance tonight from the Oval Office, has called for unity after what he has described as a “attempted assassination”while asking not to speculate and to let the FBI work. He also announced that he has ordered

Conversation with Trump

“I spoke to Donald Trump last night“I am truly grateful that he is doing well and recovering,” Biden said, adding that he and First Lady Jill Biden have the former Republican president in their prayers. He also sent his condolences to the family of the fatality of the attack, who has said that “He was a father who protected his family “We also pray for a full recovery for those who were injured,” he added.

Furthermore, and in the midst of a storm of criticism of the performance of the Secret Serviceto whose protection Trump is entitled as a former president, the Democratic president has conveyed his gratitude to the agents of this and “other law enforcement agencies and individuals who They risked their lives for our nation“. Biden then insisted that “There is no place in America for this kind of violence.or any kind of violence,” as he had already defended the previous night.

“An assassination attempt is contrary to everything we stand for as a nation.“It’s not who we are as a nation, it’s not America,” he said. calling for unity“It’s the most elusive goal of all, but nothing is as important as that right now, unity. We will debate, we will disagree, that won’t change, but let’s not lose sight of who we are as Americans,” he said.

Biden urges not to speculate and let the FBI work

In addition, and after meeting with his National Security team, Biden has indicated that “the FBI is leading this investigation that is still in its initial stages” and has noted that at the moment they do not have information on the motive of the shooter, already identified as Thomas Matthew Crooksa 20-year-old young man.

He also urged do not make “speculations” about their motives or affiliation” and has asked let the FBI and the agencies do their job“I am confident that this investigation will be thorough and swift,” he said, adding that “investigators will have all the resources they need to carry it out.”

Review of security measures

Meanwhile, as the investigation continues, Biden has said that Trump “is a former president and Republican nominee who already receives a high level of security” and has defended that he has instructed the Secret Service at all times “to provide him with all the resources, capabilities and protective measures to ensure his continued security.”

He then announced that he had ordered the head of the Secret Service to “review all security measures” for the Republican National Convention which starts this Monday, as well as “a independent investigation of national security at yesterday’s rally to assess exactly what happened.” “I will share the results of that independent assessment with the American people,” he promised.

“I’ll speak more extensively about this tonight from the Oval Office,” Biden said, concluding: “We must unite as one nationto show who we are. May God bless you all and protect our troops.”