Various world leaders have condemned the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, where the former president was shot in the right ear, one rally attendee was killed, and the shooter also died. Two other spectators were injured. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, is being investigated as an assassination attempt by the FBI.
Global Reactions:
- United Nations: A spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the act as “political violence.”
- Japan: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the need to stand against violence that threatens democracy.
- United Kingdom: British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed being “appalled” by the attack, stating that political violence has no place in society.
- Australia: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the shooting as “concerning and confronting.”
- Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the incident left him “sickened” and reiterated that political violence is never acceptable.
- Other Leaders: Leaders from Thailand, Taiwan, New Zealand, and the Philippines also condemned the attack and wished Trump a speedy recovery.
- Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his shock over the incident.
- Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who recently met Trump, offered his prayers.
- Brazil: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called the attack unacceptable and urged others to condemn it.
- India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Trump a friend, condemned the violence, and wished him a quick recovery.
Domestic Response:
- President Joe Biden: The current president denounced the shooting and stressed the need for unity against such violence.
Trump’s Condition:
- Trump posted on social media about being shot in the upper part of his right ear, experiencing significant bleeding but later stated he was “doing well.” He was released from the hospital late on Saturday.
The incident has intensified fears of political violence in the United States, with recent polls indicating that many Americans are concerned about potential violence surrounding the upcoming election.