Upon news of the attack on the Republican candidate, leaders from around the world commented on the event, condemning the violence.
The world was shocked this Sunday when it was reported an assassination attempt against the former president of the United StatesDonald Trump, during a rally in Pennsylvania.
The attack, which left one attendee dead and two critically injured, has sparked a series of reactions of world leaders who condemn violence and express their support for democratic values.
According to reports, a shooter attacked from an elevated position outside the rally venue. The Secret Service reported that it killed the alleged attacker. Trump was slightly injuredwith an injury to the top of his right ear, but his campaign assured that he is “fine” after being quickly evacuated from the stage.
International reactions to the attack against Trump
The United States and its close allies
The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, expressed dismay over the shooting, stating that “it cannot be overstated: political violence is never acceptable.” For his part, the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmerwas “horrified by the shocking scenes” and sent his best wishes to Trump and his family.
The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanesecondemned the attack, calling it an inexcusable attack on the democratic values shared between the United States and Australia.
Biden was among the first to condemn the events and to return to Casablanca and speak with Trump.
Europa
European leaders joined in the condemnation. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, described the event as “a drama for our democracies.” The German Chancellor Olaf Scholzdescribed the attack as “despicable”, warning that such violent acts threaten democracy.
Pedro Sanchez As Spanish president he also condemned the event on x.com
Other European leaders, such as the Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristerssonthe Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Viktor Orban and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, also expressed their solidarity and condemned political violence.
Among the reactions we also have that of Von der Leyen who condemns the act and wishes Trump a speedy recovery.
Robert Fico what was shot Almost two months ago, also at an electoral event, he condemned the act, with certain demands on Facebook.
Asia
The Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, called to “stand firm against any form of violence that challenges democracy.” The South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeolwas shocked by the “horrendous act” of political violence.
The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modiexpressed deep concern about “the attack on my friend” and strongly condemned the incident, stating that “violence has no place in politics and democracies.”
The Chinese president, Xi Jinpingexpressed his sympathy and solidarity with former US President Donald Trump after the shooting at the Pennsylvania rally.” This has been reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry in a note, in which he explains that China is following what happened with attention and concern.
Other regions
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized that the attack must be “strongly repudiated” by all defenders of democracy. The Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah El Sissiexpressed concern and condemned the attack, wishing Trump a speedy recovery.
ADVERTISINGThe Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskywas horrified by the shooting, stating that “such violence has no justification and no place anywhere in the world.”
Call for non-violence and the defense of democracy
A common theme in international reactions has been the call to reject political violence y defend democratic processes. Leaders from various countries have emphasized the importance of resolving political differences peacefully and through dialogue.
The Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb, strongly condemned the assault and any act of political violence. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas reiterated that “political violence in any form has no justification.”
For more information about the attack you can follow our live blog.
ADVERTISING
