Trump Shooting: Biden Orders Security Review of RNC After No Motive Found
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Breaking News: Trump Shooting Live Updates: Biden Says No Information on Gunman's Motive, Orders Security Review of RNC
In the latest development in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has stated that there is currently no information on the gunman's motive. The President has also ordered a security review of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in light of the incident.
Trump was grazed by a bullet during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, leaving one attendee dead and two others in critical condition. The nation is on high alert as elected officials and law enforcement agencies scramble to ensure the safety of the public and political figures.
The FBI has identified the shooter as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pa., a registered Republican. He used a semi-automatic weapon in the attack, according to NBC News.
The gunman's employer, Marcie Grimm of Bethel Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, has released a statement saying that Crooks performed his job without concern and that his background check was clean. The facility is fully cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation continues.
The FBI's investigation into the attempted assassination is still ongoing, with many questions remaining as to the gunman's motive and the sequence of events leading up to the shooting. The FBI has received over 2,600 tips so far, each of which will be investigated.
The attempted assassination has raised concerns about the security measures in place for the upcoming RNC. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called for a full investigation into the incident, stating that "everyone needs to turn the rhetoric down."
The shooting has also prompted calls for unity from both sides of the political aisle. In a statement, former first lady Melania Trump thanked the public for their support and sent her sympathies to the families of the victims. She also reflected more broadly on the state of division in American politics, ending her statement on a note of encouragement.
Despite the tragedy, the RNC is set to go ahead as planned in Milwaukee from July 15-18. The attempted assassination will not change the RNC's structure, according to a senior Republican official involved in the planning. However, the shooting and Trump's survival could color the convention with more emotional overtones.
The Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, has said that he is looking forward to addressing the nation at the RNC. In a Truth Social post, Trump thanked the public for their support and sent condolences to the shooting victims and their families. He also stated that he is prepared to speak at the convention, which is set to take place in Milwaukee from July 15-18.
The shooting has raised concerns about the role of political rhetoric in inciting violence. Speaker Johnson has blamed campaign rhetoric for the incident, stating that "we can't go on like this." The FBI's investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with many questions remaining about the gunman's motive and the sequence of events leading up to the shooting. The nation remains on high alert as law enforcement agencies work to ensure the safety of the public and political figures.