President Biden on Friday condemned the attack on Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, as an attack on democracy.
Mr. Biden spoke out after the attacker, who accosted Mr. Zeldin on stage during a campaign event Thursday, was released from jail on his own recognizance — provoking howls of outrage from Republican officials.
“I condemn the attack on Congressman Zeldin in the strongest terms. As I’ve said before, violence has absolutely no place in our society or our politics,” Mr. Biden said in a statement.
“I am especially grateful for the courage of those who immediately intervened, and that he is unharmed and was able to continue his speech.