In a shocking twist to an already tumultuous election season, JD Vance, a leading candidate for the Republican vice-presidential nomination, has squarely blamed President Joe Biden for the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident, which occurred at a rally in Pennsylvania, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the United States.

– Location and Time: The attack took place during a rally in Pennsylvania, where Trump was speaking to supporters.

– Immediate Aftermath: Trump, who was quickly attended to by Secret Service after being shot, was seen with a bloodied ear but remained defiant, raising his fist in a show of resilience. The assailant was neutralized by the authorities, resulting in their death.

– Casualties: In addition to the attempt on Trump, one spectator was killed, and two Secret Service agents were injured and received immediate medical attention.

Vance, who is just days away from potentially being announced as Trump’s running mate at the upcoming Republican National Convention, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his condemnation. In his statement, Vance suggested that the rhetoric used by the Biden campaign, which he described as portraying Trump as an “authoritarian fascist,” directly contributed to the violent act.

“Today is not just some isolated incident. The central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs. That rhetoric led directly to President Trump’s attempted assassination,” Vance stated.

This view was echoed by House Representative Mike Collins from Georgia, who without presenting any evidence, accused President Biden of “inciting” the assassination. Collins even called for legal action against Biden, tweeting, “Joe Biden sent the orders,” and advocating for the Republican District Attorney in Butler County, PA, to file charges.

Despite the attempt on his life, Trump’s campaign confirmed his attendance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where he is expected to be nominated to run for a second term. The campaign, through a joint statement by RNC chair Michael Whatley, co-chair Lara Trump, and advisers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, reassured the public of Trump’s health and his eagerness to continue his campaign.

“The Republican community is profoundly shaken but resolute, and President Trump is looking forward to sharing his vision to ‘Make America Great Again’ at the upcoming convention,” the statement detailed.

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