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Biden will give a nationally televised address and has had a brief conversation with Trump

On July 15, local time on the afternoon of July 14, US President Biden spoke at the White House, condemning the assassination attempt on former President Trump and saying he had ordered an independent review of the Pennsylvania campaign rally where the shooting took place to "assess what really happened". Biden said he had a "brief but friendly phone call" with Trump on the evening of July 13 local time, and he was "relieved that Trump is in good shape". Biden said he had instructed the US Secret Service to review all security measures for the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. According to reports, Biden will also deliver a national address at 20:00 local time on July 14 (8:00 am Beijing time).