The Facts

• 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.

• 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 he meant that the focus should be on Trump's policies and the alleged lies he told during the pair's first TV debate.