US Presidential Election 2024: Biden Urges Calm Amid Tensions
President Joe Biden has called for "calm" and "unity" in the United States ahead of the November 5 presidential election, following a shooting at a rally for his Republican rival Donald Trump.
The Presidential Elections in the United States
The 2024 presidential election will take place on Tuesday, November 5, marking the 60th such election in the country’s history. Since the first election in 1788, which saw George Washington elected as the first president, each electoral process has left its mark on the nation’s history.
Tensions Rise Ahead of Election
The shooting at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday night has raised tensions ahead of the election. Biden, 81, described the incident as a "testing period" and urged politicians to refrain from using violent rhetoric.
"All of us now face a period of testing as the election approaches. The higher the stakes, the more passions run high," Biden said. "No matter how strong, our convictions must never descend into violence… It’s time to calm down."
Unity and Calm
Biden and Trump have both called for "unity" in a nation polarized by politics. Biden emphasized the importance of achieving unity, saying, "Unity is the most elusive goal of all, but nothing is more important than that right now."
Background and Information
The US presidential election is a closely watched event, with global implications. The election process has a long history, dating back to 1788.