Republicans Are Blaming Biden for the Trump Rally Shooting

After a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally, multiple GOP lawmakers and commentators shared recent comments by President Joe Biden about putting his opponent “in a bullseye.”

Mike Collins
“Joe Biden sent the orders,” Rep. Mike Collins posted on X soon after a shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally. Brynn Anderson/AP

Conservatives quickly blamed President Joe Biden after former President Donald Trump was injured at his Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, pointing to Biden’s recent comment that “it’s time to put Trump in a bullseye.”

“Joe Biden sent the orders,” Rep. Mike Collins posted on X, a picture of the quote below. “The Republican District Attorney in Butler County, PA, should immediately file charges against Joseph R. Biden for inciting an assassination,” he added.

Biden reportedly made the comment on a call with donors on Monday while discussing his desire to move on from the debate and focus on defeating Trump in the election.