President Joe Biden has condemned the “vicious” attack on Sir Salman Rushdie as the acclaimed author remains hospitalised.
In a statement on Saturday afternoon, Mr Biden wrote: “Jill and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the vicious attack on Salman Rushdie yesterday in New York. We, together with all Americans and people around the world, are praying for his health and recovery. I am grateful to the first responders and the brave individuals who jumped into action to render aid to Rushdie and subdue the attacker.
