Joe Biden has spoken out about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a recent rally.
On Saturday, the former president of the United States was rushed off stage after gunfire was heard ringing through his rally in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Video footage shows the 78-year-old being covered by security personnel after a bullet grazed past his ear before he was lifted back to his feet and surrounded.
Trump could be seen raising a fist of defiance after the attack, with a stream of blood pouring out from near his ear all the way down to the bottom of his chin.
At least one spectator was killed and two others were critically wounded, according to authorities.
The shooter, who was identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead in the crowd by the FBI. Crooks was a registered Republican and was a resident of Bethel Park as per the Guardian.
According to a Reuters report, the Federal Aviation Administration said that the airspace over Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was closed “effective immediately” for special security reasons.
Taking to Truth Social after the attack, the Trump updated his followers on his condition.
"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania," he wrote in a statement. "Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country."
He continued: "Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.
"Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening," he added before concluding: "God bless America."
In the wake of the attack, many world leaders have taken to condemn what took place at Trump's rally, including French President, Emmanuel Macron, who stated: "France shares the shock and indignation of the American people."
The leader of Ireland, Simon Harris also took to X to condemn the attack, writing: "What we saw last night from Pennsylvania was frightening and wrong."
"It is a relief that former President Trump is safe and survived the assassination attempt. Our hearts are with the innocent spectators killed and critically injured. There can be no place for political violence," he added.
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky also posted a statement on the social media platform, stating that he was "appalled to learn about the shooting of former U.S. President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania.
"Such violence has no justification and no place anywhere in the world. Never should violence prevail," he continued. "I am relieved to learn that Donald Trump is now safe and wish him a speedy recovery. My condolences go out to the close ones of this attack’s victim, a rally attendee.
"I extend my wishes for strength to everyone who is horrified by this event. I wish America emerges stronger from this," he added.
Trump's presidential rival and current President of the United States Joe Biden also addressed the situation in a tweet, writing: "I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.
"Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it." he concluded.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.