World leaders condemn shooting at Trump rally, denounce violence
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World leaders expressed their condemnation of the shooting at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, wishing the former President a speedy recovery.
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An officer stands at his car early Sunday, July 14, 2024, closing access to the site of the rally where former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt. (AP)
World leaders condemned the attack on Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, where the former president was shot in the ear. They expressed shock, denounced political violence, and extended wishes for his speedy recovery.
The Trump campaign provided an update stating that Trump, currently campaigning for reelection in November's US election, was reported to be "doing well." Meanwhile, the FBI identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, aged 20 and from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the individual involved in what they described as an attempted assassination.
UNSC spokesperson
A spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced the shooting as an "act of political violence."
Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida remarked, "We must stand resolute against any form of violence that undermines democracy."
We must stand firm against any form of violence that challenges democracy. I pray for former President Trump’s speedy recovery.
— 岸田文雄 (@kishida230) July 14, 2024
民主主義に挑戦する暴力には毅然と立ち向かわなければなりません。トランプ前大統領の一刻も早い回復をお祈りしています。
United Kingdom
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was "appalled by the shocking scenes" at the rally, adding that "Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack."
I am appalled by the shocking scenes at President Trump's rally and we send him and his family our best wishes.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 14, 2024
Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.
Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that there was "no justification" for such violence.
He expressed relief that Trump was safe, and wished him a "speedy recovery."
I am appalled to learn about the shooting of former U.S. President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 14, 2024
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…
Australia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the shooting was "concerning and confronting."
The incident at former President Trump’s campaign event in Pennsylvania today is concerning and confronting. There is no place for violence in the democratic process.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) July 14, 2024
I am relieved to hear reports that former President Trump is now safe.
Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the attack left him "sickened," adding that "Political violence is never acceptable."
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.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 14, 2024
Similar comments were also made by the leaders of the European Union, Egypt, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, New Zealand, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands and the Philippines.
France
"It is a tragedy for our democracies," French President Emmanuel Macron said of the shooting, adding that Paris "shares the shock and indignation of the American people."
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. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 14, 2024
Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who met Trump this week while visiting the US for a NATO summit, said his prayers were with the former president "in these dark hours."
My thoughts and prayers are with President @realDonaldTrump in these dark hours. 🙏
— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) July 13, 2024
Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called the shooting unacceptable while also urging others to condemn it. "The attack against former President Donald Trump must be vehemently repudiated by all defenders of democracy and dialogue in politics.
What we saw today is unacceptable," the Brazilian leader said.
O atentado contra o ex-presidente Donald Trump deve ser repudiado veementemente por todos os defensores da democracia e do diálogo na política. O que vimos hoje é inaceitável.
— Lula (@LulaOficial) July 13, 2024
India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Trump a friend and wished him a speedy recovery while saying he strongly condemns the, "Violence has no place in politics and democracies."
Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American…
