The attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump sent shockwaves across the American political system.
In a rare show of unity in an ever-divided United States, Republicans and Democrats rallied round the GOP presidential nominee; condolences were offered to the victims, condemnation towards the shooter.
By some miracle, Trump survived the attempt on his life, and has since returned to the political atmosphere by attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, to confirm his position as the GOP’s presidential candidate for November’s election.
After months – if not years – of speculation, Trump finally named his running mate – Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. If elected, Vance will become the country’s youngest Vice President since Richard Nixon served under Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953.
Naturally, Trump’s pick drew the ire of President Joe Biden. Within 23 minutes of the announcement, Biden had already attacked Vance having already created a graphic criticizing the newly announced GOP ticket.
On the contrary, it took Biden one hour and 43 minutes to post about the assassination attempt on Trump.
For sure, Biden may have strongly condemned Thomas Matthew Crooks’ actions on Saturday, July 13, but the rapidness at which he sought to attack Trump’s new appointment perhaps speaks volumes.
There is some uncertainty over whether Biden will even be Trump’s opponent at all in November. His evident decline in his physical and mental ability to run the country has raised doubts among some of his strongest Democratic allies, while the President himself has admitted he is only sharpest during certain times of the day.
