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WATCH: Biden calls for unity, asks for patience as federal authorities investigate Trump rally shooting

Biden says he's instructed that the investigation be "thorough and swift"
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden addressed the nation Sunday after an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

He asked Americans for unity and patience as the investigation continues into the attempted assassination of the Republican nominee for President come November's election.

Watch the full address from Sunday morning in the player above.

"There's no place in America for this kind of violence, it's sick. It's sick," Biden said. "It's one of the reasons we have to unite this country. We can not allow for this to be happening. We can not be like this. We can not condone this."

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At the time of the address, Biden felt he did not have enough information to confirm the incident as an assassination attempt.

Listen to Biden's full Saturday statement in the player below:

President Joe Biden addresses incident at Trump rally in Pennsylvania

"I have an opinion, but I don't have any facts," Biden said. "I want to make sure we have all the facts before I make some comment."

Trump is reportedly "fine" after the shooting, taking to Truth Social to say he was shot in the ear.

One attendee was killed during the incident and another two were critically injured, according to the Secret Service. The alleged shooter was also killed.

Vice President Kamala Harris also released the following statement:

"I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump's event in Pennsylvania.

Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting.

We are grateful to the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action.

Violence such as this has no place in our nation. We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence."