President Joe Biden's chief of staff, Jeff Zients, informed White House staff on Saturday evening that the president is closely monitoring the situation following a shooting at Donald Trump's rally. Zients shared a brief note from President Biden expressing concern and commitment to providing updates as the situation unfolds.
In the note, President Biden stated that he had been briefed on the shooting incident in Pennsylvania and expressed relief that Trump was safe and doing well. He extended prayers to Trump and his family, as well as to all those present at the rally, while awaiting further information.