By Tiffany Williams –
On Sunday, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris convened in the Situation Room alongside top officials including Attorney General Merrick Garland, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service Ronald Rowe. Additionally, Kim Cheatle, Director of the United States Secret Service, joined the meeting virtually.
After the briefing, President Biden and Vice President Harris held a press conference in the Roosevelt Room. President Biden disclosed that he had a brief but positive conversation with former President Donald Trump, expressing gratitude for his well-being and recovery.
During his address to the press, President Biden expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim who tragically lost his life, highlighting his courageous act of protecting his family during the violent incident.
President Biden reiterated his stance against violence, emphasizing that there is no place for such acts in American society. He condemned the assassination attempt, underlining the importance of unity in tackling such challenges.
President Biden emphasized that the FBI is leading the investigation and cautioned against making assumptions about the shooter’s motives, urging everyone to let the investigative authorities do their work.
Furthermore, President Biden emphasized the need for a thorough and swift investigation into the incident. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland released a statement confirming his briefing on the shooting and the involvement of federal agencies and law enforcement partners in the ongoing investigation.
To address the nation, President Biden will deliver a speech from the Oval Office Sunday night at 8 pm.