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World leaders have taken to their various social media pages to condemn the assassination attempt on United States Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump which took place at a rally in Pennsylvania yesterday.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the former president and current presidential candidate was grazed by a bullet while addressing crowds at the rally – but is reportedly “doing well”.
Reacting, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer via the microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter said he is “appalled” by the “shocking scenes” and political violence has “no place in our societies”.
He wrote: “I am appalled by the shocking scenes at President Trump’s rally and we send him and his family our best wishes. Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.”
Former America president, Barack Obama stated that there no place for political violence in our democracy. He also wished Trump a quick recovery.
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery,” he posted on X.com
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson said “It is a miracle that Donald Trump escaped an attempted assassination”.
He said, “It is a miracle that Donald Trump escaped an attempted assassination. As we give thanks for his safety we are reminded once again of the tragic fragility of democracy in the face of violence and unreason. Our thoughts are with the president and the Trump family.”
The leader of the Commons, Lucy Powell also condemned the “appalling, horrific attack” on former president Donald Trump this morning.
Speaking to Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips, Ms Powell said: “There is no place for political violence. There are no place for attacks like this in our democracy.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that such violence has “no justification and no place anywhere in the world”.
He wrote “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.”
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumino Kishida said the world must “stand firm” against any form of violence that “challenges democracy”.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrote on X the attack was “despicable”, as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her “solidarity and best wishes” for a quick recovery are with Trump.
Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, said political violence is “never acceptable” and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is “deeply concerned” by the attack on his “friend” Trump.
The president of France, Emmanuel Macron condemned the assasination, saying “It is a tragedy for our democracies.”
He said: “My thoughts are with President Donald Trump, the victim of an assassination attempt. I send him my wishes for a speedy recovery. A spectator has died, several are injured. It is a tragedy for our democracies.”