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President Joe Biden denounced the attack on Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin after a man tried to stab the Republican candidate for governor of New York.
Biden, who has recently been isolated after testing positive for Covid-19, condemned the incident on a Friday.
“As I’ve said before, violence surely has no position in our society or our politics,” he said. his speech. I would also like to thank the security forces who intervened temporarily and are investigating this attack that challenges our basic democratic values.
An alleged gunman attempted to stab Congressional Republicans at a crusade in Fairport, New York, on Thursday.
“Someone tried to stab me at the level at tonight’s rally, but fortunately I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others approached him,” he tweeted that day.
The Republican congressman addressed a crowd when a member of the public interrupted him and said, “Okay, it’s over,” according to a video of the incident.
The guy later known as David Jakubonis, a 43-year-old Iraq war veteran who lives in Fairport. Zeldin’s supporters detained him until the police arrested the guy. Authorities discovered a pair of plastic American fists with two blades and a cat’s head.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department arrested the would-be attacker and Mr. Zeldin was able to finish his speech.
“All members of the Zeldin team are safe after tonight’s attack. Much remains to be done to make New York safe again. In fact, it’s getting out of control in this state,” one crusade said. “Sadly, Congressman Zeldin is only the newest New Yorker. whose life has been affected by uncontrollable crime and violence in New York City. It has to stop!”