Biden appeals for calm in wake of Trump assassination attempt

President Joe Biden addressed the nation and the world from the Oval Office on Sunday night, following more than 24 chaotic hours after a gunman fired multiple shots from a rooftop overlooking a rally for former President Donald Trump, striking Trump's ear in an attempted assassination.

"My fellow Americans," Biden began his address. "I want to speak to you tonight about the need for us to lower the temperature in our politics. Remember, while we may disagree, we are not enemies."

Biden continued, "We're neighbors. We're friends, coworkers, citizens. And most importantly, we're our fellow Americans. We must stand together."

Biden once again offered his prayers for Trump and his family, saying he's thankful the former president is not seriously injured.

Biden paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, a firefighter and father who lost his life in the attack, hailing him as a hero for shielding his family from the bullets.

"I want to speak to what we do know," Biden said. "A former president was shot. An American citizen killed while simply exercising his freedom to support the candidate of his choosing."

"America cannot again go down the road of violence", Biden said.

* The Jerusalem Post contributed to this report