Calls to replace Biden as Democratic nominee conveniently stalled following Trump assassination attempt

By lauraharris // 2024-07-17

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The campaign to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's candidate in the upcoming presidential election has dramatically slowed following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on July 13. Before the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Biden faced growing pressure from Democrats and influential donors to withdraw from the race due to his lackluster performance in the CNN presidential debate on June 27. Since then, the Democratic Party and its influential supporters have urged Biden to step aside and give way to a new nominee. However, the political landscape shifted abruptly when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired shots against Trump, injuring the former president. The incident occurred while Trump was delivering his speech and Crooks was positioned on a nearby rooftop with a clear line of sight on the former president. (Related: Trump shot in the ear, survives assassination attempt as questions emerge about Secret Service and local police.) In response to the tragedy, Congressional Democrats have temporarily set aside their intense calls for Biden to drop from the presidential race. A senior House Democrat described the atmosphere within the party as too "chaotic" for internal leadership battles. Instead, the incident has refocused Democratic lawmakers' priorities from political disputes to security. "We're all just focused on expressing condolences and keeping our teams safe," said one House Democrat, who has been a vocal critic of Biden. "This is a tough business. There's a lot at stake. Emotions can run high," Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) said about the recent heated discussions with Biden in his "Face the Nation" interview. Crow stressed the importance of unity this time around. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), who had run a primary campaign against Biden, emphasized the need for national unity and healing. "An American is dead, a former president and others are wounded, and a shell-shocked country is left wondering how to restore reason and respect," Phillips said. "It would be unpatriotic and unprincipled to direct energy to anything other than yesterday's national tragedy over the coming days. The only conversation about President Biden should be about how he can console our country, address the anger, and meet the moment."

Biden expressed his support for Trump and his family following assassination attempt

Shortly after the assassination attempt, Biden himself also addressed the nation. He condemned the violence and expressed his support for Trump and his family.

"I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania," Biden said. "I'm grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I'm praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There's no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it."

In addition to his public statement, Biden reportedly spoke with Trump over the phone, though details of their conversation remain undisclosed. Biden also contacted Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy. Furthermore, Biden's campaign swiftly canceled plans for ads attacking Trump. Staffers were instructed to "refrain from issuing any comments on social media or in public." Visit Trump.news for more news related to the former president's journey to earning back the White House seat. Watch the actual assassination attempt at the Trump rally below. This video is from the Real Free News channel on Brighteon.com.

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Biden expressed his support for Trump and his family following assassination attempt

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