The Republican candidate beat Democratic candidate Kamala Harris after a race considered to be among the closest and most consequential in recent history.
A recent poll found Harris ahead of Trump nationally, with 49 percent support to his 46 percent.
The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was quickly apprehended by law enforcement.
Pundits on both sides of the aisle generally viewed Harris’s performance positively, with many highlighting her ability to remain composed while addressing Trump’s past policies and conduct.
“My values have not changed,” Harris emphasized several times during the interview.
As she spends time in the spotlight, Harris is proving to the American people that she has the tools for the job and can fill the role of president with the type of leadership the country so badly wants.
Harris’s relatively low approval ratings compared to other potential candidates could influence the party’s decision.