The Facts

• In an interview with NBC News on Monday, US Pres. Joe Biden said it was a "mistake" to say that former Pres. Donald Trump should be put "in a bull's-eye" after the Republican nominee narrowly survived an assassination attempt over the weekend.In an interview with NBC News on Monday, US Pres. Joe Biden said it was a "mistake" to say that it's time to put former Pres. Donald Trump "in a bull's-eye" days before the Republican nominee narrowly survived an assassination attempt.

• Biden made the remark in a private call with donors the Monday before the shooting. It became public after Politico acquired a recording of the call and reported its contents.On July 8, Biden made the remark in a private call with top Democratic donors and bundlers in his National Finance Committee. It became public after Politico acquired a recording of the call and reported its contents.

• Speaking with NBC's Lester Holt, Biden said "it was a mistake to use the word," adding that what he meant was that the focus should be placed on Trump's policies and the lies he told during the pair's televized debate.Speaking with NBC's Lester Holt, Biden said, "It was a mistake to use the word," adding that he meant that the focus should be on Trump's policies and the alleged lies he told during the pair's first TV debate.