CBS anchor chides Trump statement after assassination attempt: 'No call for lowering the temperature'

CBS anchor Margaret Brennan was critical of former President Trump's social media statement after the attempt on his life Saturday evening, saying it didn't "call for lowering the temperature."

"He is recovering from these injuries now, this was a traumatic event, no doubt, for him," Brennan said on CBS News during special coverage of the shooting in Butler, Pa. "But I did notice there was no call for lowering the temperature, condemning all political violence, and really trying to signal to his supporters as well not to retaliate or have any kind of escalation here."

In a statement on Truth Social, Trump thanked Secret Service and law enforcement for their "rapid response" to the shooting, in addition to offering condolences to the other victims in the case. One other rally attendee was killed, and two others were critically injured, according to reports. The shooter was killed by law enforcement.

"Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured," Trump wrote. "It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!"

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Brennan also worried Thursday about the shooting inspiring further violence.

"We want to make clear that this is