According to Fox News, First Lady Jill Biden reportedly reached out to former First Lady Melania Trump following Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Details of the conversation, initially reported by NBC News, have not been disclosed. Both the White House and representatives for Melania Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday.
The shooting incident occurred during a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, leaving former President Trump with injuries to his ear.
Melania Trump released a statement expressing her gratitude to those who protected her husband. She acknowledged the life-changing impact the incident had on her family, particularly for their son, Barron.
"When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron's life, were on the brink of a devastating change," Melania Trump said on Sunday. "I am grateful to the brave secret service agents and law enforcement officials who risked their own lives to protect my husband."
President Joe Biden also spoke with former President Trump on Saturday night following the shooting, according to a White House spokesperson.
Trump, who was discharged from Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh later that night, described the call with Biden as "fine" and "very nice" in an interview with the New York Post. The former president appeared with blood on his face as he was taken off the stage by Secret Service agents.
President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office on Sunday night:
My fellow Americans, I want to speak to you tonight about the need for us to lower the temperature in our politics. Do remember, while we may disagree, we are not enemies. We’re neighbors, we’re friends, coworkers, citizens, and most importantly, we are fellow Americans. We must stand together.
Biden emphasized the importance of unity and reflection in the wake of the incident, calling on all sides to reassess their approach to political discourse. "This incident calls on all of us to take a step back, take stock of where we are," he added.
The attempted assassination has sparked widespread concern and discussions about political violence in the country.
As the investigation continues, there is a focus on ensuring the safety of political figures and the implications of such violent acts on the nation's political climate. The Secret Service and law enforcement are expected to increase security measures at future events.
The White House, the Office of the First Lady of the United States, and representatives for Melania Trump have yet to provide further details about the conversation between Jill Biden and Melania Trump.
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has prompted significant reactions and calls for unity from current and former first families. The details of Jill Biden's conversation with Melania Trump remain undisclosed, but both have expressed their concerns and gratitude towards those who acted to protect Trump. President Biden's address to the nation highlighted the need for a more tempered political environment. The incident continues to be a focal point as investigations and discussions about political safety and discourse unfold.
