USA Biden wants to talk to Trump in person quickly after attack

SDA

14.7.2024 - 02:50

US President Joe Biden speaks in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, about the news that shots were fired at a campaign event of Republican presidential candidate and former US President Trump in Pennsylvania. Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP/dpa
US President Joe Biden speaks in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, about the news that shots were fired at a campaign event of Republican presidential candidate and former US President Trump in Pennsylvania. Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP/dpa
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Following the attack on former US President Donald Trump, incumbent Joe Biden wants to speak to his predecessor in person as soon as possible.

"I hope I can talk to him tonight," said Biden in a statement scheduled at short notice in Rehoboth Beach in the state of Delaware, where the Democrat was staying at the weekend.