Biden calls for unity and rejects violence in emotional speech

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, delivered a strong message to the nation during an emotional speech from the Oval Office of the White House. In the midst of a politically charged and violence-marked climate, Biden urged Americans to resolve their differences "at the ballot box, not with bullets." These words come after the attack against former President Donald Trump last Saturday by Thomas Matthew Crooks. In a speech that lasted just over six minutes and was broadcast by major television networks, Biden called for national unity and to reject violence as a form of political expression. While he did not offer additional details on the investigation of the attack in Pennsylvania, the president emphasized the need for the country to reflect on such serious acts. The president emphasized that the United States cannot afford to spiral into political violence, recalling recent events such as the assault on the Capitol in January 2021 and the attack on the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "There is no place in America for this kind of violence, for any kind of violence. Never. Period. No exceptions. We cannot allow this violence to be normalized," Biden said. Despite the marked political disagreements in the country, Biden underscored the importance of resolving differences through debate and words, without resorting to violence. "Disagreements are inevitable," he said, "but politics should never be a battlefield, much less a killing field." The president called for the shared responsibility of all citizens to cool the political climate and promote peace. In a gesture of humanity and empathy, Biden revealed that he briefly spoke with Trump after the attack and expressed his joy in knowing that he and the First Lady, Jill Biden, are well. This gesture of unity in times of crisis reinforces the president's message in favor of a politics based on decency and grace, rather than extremism and fury. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, after the attack, is already in Milwaukee, where the Republican Party convention will take place this week. During this event, Trump will be officially declared as the party's candidate for the November elections, in addition to the announcement of his running mate as the vice presidential candidate. In the midst of a tense political situation marked by violence, Biden's words seek to be a balm for a divided nation. The appeal to democracy, dialogue, and peace as fundamental pillars of American political life reflects the urgent need to heal wounds and rebuild bridges of understanding in a country facing unprecedented challenges.