Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her condemnation of political violence during her first radio interview after an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Harris stated that she was briefed immediately after the incident and emphasized that political violence of any kind is unacceptable.
The Democratic presidential nominee stressed the importance of civil dialogue and discourse, stating that violence has no place in resolving differences. Harris expressed gratitude that Trump was unharmed but called for an end to such violent approaches.
Following the security incident that occurred while Trump was golfing in Florida, Harris had previously expressed being deeply disturbed and had condemned violence. She urged Americans to stand up against such actions and promote peaceful communication.
Former President Donald Trump's Response
Former President Trump responded to the incident by blaming Harris and President Biden for the apparent attempt on his life. He accused them of inciting violence through their rhetoric and labeled them as the real threat. Trump further criticized the Democratic leaders on his Truth Social website.
The exchange of statements highlights the ongoing tensions in American politics and the need for leaders to promote unity and peaceful resolution of conflicts.