Biden Calls for Unity Following Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump

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President Joe Biden's reelection campaign quickly shifted its strategy to focus on national unity after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, pulling attack ads and suspending political communications. In White House remarks, Biden condemned political violence and planned an Oval Office address to emphasize unity. Biden campaign officials believe the assassination attempt on Trump will reduce pressure from congressional Democrats for Biden to step aside due to concerns about his fitness for office.