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President Biden’s comments were echoed by his vice-president, Kamala Harris. Senior Democrats, including former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, also spoke out.

Ms Harris said in a statement that she was “relieved” Trump was not seriously injured in what she described as a “senseless shooting”.

“Violence such as this has no place in our nation,” she added. “We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence.”

Ms Pelosi, the former House Speaker who helped impeach Trump twice, said she was praying for him.

“As one whose family has been the victim of political violence, I know first-hand that political violence of any kind has no place in our society. I thank God that former President Trump is safe,” Ms Pelosi wrote on X/Twitter.

Ms Pelosi’s husband suffered a fractured skull and other injuries after a man broke into her California home with a hammer trying to find her.

Both Mr Clinton and Mr Obama echoed the comments, saying violence had no place in politics and wishing Trump their prayers.

Source BBC Breaking News