
World leaders have condemned the recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. The violent incident, which left several injured and resulted in a tragic fatality, has drawn widespread condemnation and expressions of solidarity from the international community. Leaders across the globe are denouncing the attack, emphasizing the necessity for peace and security in political processes, and extending their thoughts and prayers.
Presidents and prime ministers globally spoke out against political violence and expressed their support for those affected by the shooting on Saturday, which killed one bystander and left two other spectators critically wounded.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he was "appalled by the shocking scenes" at the rally.
"Political violence in any form has no place in our societies," the premier said.
Referring to "these dark hours", Hungary's nationalist leader Victor Orban offered his "thoughts and prayers" to Trump.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was "following with apprehension" updates from Pennsylvania and wished Trump a speedy recovery.
The right-wing leader expressed her hope that "in the following months of the electoral campaign, dialogue and responsibility can prevail over hate and violence."
Argentina's President Javier Milei blamed the "international left" after the assassination attempt.
"In panic of losing at the polls, they resort to terrorism to impose their backward and authoritarian agenda," said the populist president.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the shooting "must be strongly condemned by all defenders of democracy and political dialogue."
Costa Rica's government condemned the attack and said it was following updates on "this unacceptable act".
"As a leader in democracy and peace, we reject all forms of violence," the presidency said.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric expressed his "unqualified condemnation" of the shooting.
"Violence is a threat to democracies and weakens our life together. We must all reject it," said Boric.
In Bolivia, President Luis Arce said "despite our deep ideological and political differences, violence, wherever it comes from, must always be rejected by everyone."
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke out against political attacks, saying "we must stand firm against any form of violence that challenges democracy."
Australia's Anthony Albanese described the shooting as "concerning and confronting", expressing his relief that Trump was safe.
"There is no place for violence in the democratic process," the prime minister said.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Luxon echoed such views, writing "no country should encounter such political violence."
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and his wife Sara "were shocked by the apparent attack on President Trump".
"We pray for his safety and speedy recovery," Netanyahu said.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said political violence is "never acceptable" after a shooting Saturday targeting former US president Donald Trump.
"I'm sickened by the shooting at former President Trump. It cannot be overstated -- political violence is never acceptable. My thoughts are with former president Trump, those at the event, and all Americans," Trudeau said on social media platform X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi have also expressed his deep concern and strong condemnation of the violent act.
Published: 14 Jul 2024, 09:46 am IST
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