Former US President Donald Trump was allegedly attacked by an unidentified shooter during his election rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The incident sparked widespread condemnation from global leaders and prominent figures.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his horror at the attack, stating he was “appalled by the shocking scenes” of the shooting. He emphasized that political violence is unacceptable in any form and sent his thoughts to the victims.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau echoed the sentiment of zero tolerance for political violence. “Simply disgusted by the shots aimed at ex-President Trump. We can never say it enough: political violence is never acceptable. My thoughts are with Mr Trump, those in attendance and all Americans,” Trudeau wrote on X.
US President Joe Biden, one of the first leaders to condemn the attack, urged for a united stand against political violence. “I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it,” Biden wrote on X.
Former US President Barack Obama also expressed his relief that Trump was not seriously hurt. He wrote, “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.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his shock and prayed for Trump’s safety and speedy recovery. “Sara and I were shocked by the apparent attack on President Trump. We pray for his safety and speedy recovery,” he wrote on X.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai also condemned the attack and wished Trump a speedy recovery. “I’m wishing President Trump a speedy recovery. I’m shocked by today’s shooting and loss of life. Political violence is intolerable, and we must all come together to strongly oppose it.”
The US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, wrote on X, “The entire Department of Defense condemns this violence, which has absolutely no place in our democracy. This is not the way that we resolve our differences in America—and it must never be. I’m relieved that reports indicate former President Trump is safe, and I am praying for him and his family and everyone affected by this appalling incident.”
