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Various world leaders are reacting to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Here’s what they’re saying:
Argentina:
President Javier Milei blamed the “international left“ for the attempt, accusing them of resorting to terrorism out of fear of losing elections.
Australia:
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the incident concerning and confronting, emphasizing that violence has no place in the democratic process.
Brazil:
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the shooting “must be strongly condemned by all defenders of democracy and political dialogue. What we saw today is unacceptable.”
China:
President Xi Jinping expressed “compassion and sympathy” for former President Trump. The foreign ministry added, “China is closely following the situation surrounding the shooting of former President Donald Trump.”
El Salvador:
President Nayib Bukele condemned the assassination attempt, he said, “There is no place for violence in a democracy.”
France:
President Emmanuel Macron wished Trump a speedy recovery and labeled the attack a tragedy. He added, “This is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people.”
Hungary:
Prime Minister Viktor Orban shared his thoughts and prayers with Trump “during these dark hours.”
India:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was “deeply concerned by the attack on my friend.”
Israel:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was “shocked by the apparent attack on President Trump.”
NATO:
Chief Jens Stoltenberg said, “Allies stand together to defend our freedom and values. I wish him a speedy recovery and my thoughts are with those affected. I condemn this attack. Political violence has no place in our democracies. NATO Allies stand together to defend our freedom & values.”
Poland:
President Andrzej Duda expressed shock at the assassination attempt, he “thanked God” that Trump survived.
Slovakia:
Prime Minister Robert Fico condemned the shooting, drawing parallels to a recent assassination attempt on himself and attributing such acts to political opponents.
Taiwan:
President William Lai Ching-te condemned political violence and extended condolences to the victims, wishing Trump a quick recovery.
Turkey:
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the assassination attempt and expressed his good wishes to Trump, his family, and supporters, calling for an investigation.
United Kingdom:
Prime Minister Keir Starmer was appalled by the attack and emphasized that “Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.“
Ukraine:
President Volodymyr Zelensky said, “I am appalled to learn about the shooting of former U.S. President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania. Such violence has no justification and no place anywhere in the world. Never should violence prevail. I am relieved to learn that Donald Trump is now safe and wish him a speedy recovery. My condolences go out to the close ones of this attack’s victim, a rally attendee. I extend my wishes for strength to everyone who is horrified by this event. I wish America emerges stronger from this.”
Russia:
Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, said, “Russia always denounced and categorically denounces any displays of force in a political battle. We express condolences to the family of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”
