Washington – In an extraordinary turn of events, President Joe Biden spoke with former President Donald Trump over the phone after Trump survived an assassination attempt at a recent Pennsylvania rally. The incident took place just as Biden was returning from his weekend stay at his Delaware beach home.
Biden, aged 81, had expressed his desire to contact Trump earlier in the day while the latter was being treated for a minor injury at a hospital near Pittsburgh. Sources reveal that the call between the two leaders happened shortly before Biden made an abrupt decision to return to the White House.
It remains uncertain whether President Biden spoke with Trump during his treatment or after he had been discharged from the hospital. Regardless, the conversation marked a significant moment in the tumultuous relationship between these two prominent political figures.
In the wake of the assassination attempt on Trump, the former president’s allies criticized Biden for using harsh rhetoric on the campaign trail. They pointed to instances where he referred to Trump as a “dictator” and mentioned putting a “bullseye” on him during a recent meeting with donors.
However, in an unexpected display of reconciliation, President Biden struck a conciliatory tone during hastily scheduled remarks at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department on Saturday evening. He expressed his hope to speak with Trump soon when he was able to get back to his telephone, indicating a willingness to engage with his political rival despite their contentious history.
As both leaders navigate this unforeseen development in their strained relationship, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact the future of American politics and the increasingly polarized landscape.
