In his brief remarks, Robinson offered a sober indictment of Joe Bidens economic policies.

Under Joe Biden grocery prices have skyrocketed.

Gas prices have nearly doubled.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson speaks at the Faith and Freedom Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton on June 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. The conservative Christian group is hosting a series of congressional members and political candidates to speak on the upcoming 2024 elections. Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver the keynote address later this weekend.  (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson on June 21, 2024 in Washington, D..C.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Several prominent Republicans responded to the assassination attempt byblaming Biden and Democratsfor raising the political temperature.

Given his well-documented history of incendiary rhetoric, that was probably a wise decision.

Cause the first thing youre going to catch is the .223 or .556 headed straight at you.

Thats not what theyre there for.

His guns, he added, are there in case the government gets too big for its britches.

Folks, its time to stand up and fight, Robinsonsaidat an event in Florida earlier this year.

Speaking just a few weeks ago, Robinsonput it even more bluntly: Some folks need killing!

Its time for somebody to say it.

Its not a matter of vengeance.

Its not a matter of being mean or spiteful.

Its a matter of necessity!

Robinson said at a June 30 appearance at a church in White Lake, North Carolina.

We need to start handling our business again.