President Biden calls for unity after assassination attempt on former President Trump

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Published July 14, 2024 at 2:39 PM EDT

President Biden made remarks addressing the shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Biden said he spoke with Trump Saturday evening.

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