New Delhi, July 15: Presidents and prime ministers worldwide have rallied in support of former United States President Donald Trump, condemning the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The attack on Saturday left Trump with a pierced right ear, killed one bystander, and critically injured two others. The US Secret Service neutralised the suspected assailant.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the attack on his friend, strongly condemning the incident and emphasizing that violence has no place in politics and democracies. He wished Trump a speedy recovery and extended thoughts and prayers to the families of the deceased and the injured.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama called the incident “distressing,” labeling it a tragedy for the democratic world. Argentina’s President Javier Milei blamed the “international left” for the “cowardly assassination attempt,” accusing them of resorting to terrorism out of fear of electoral defeat.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his relief that Trump was safe, stressing that there is no place for violence in the democratic process. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer was appalled, reiterating that political violence has no place in society.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphasized that the shooting must be strongly condemned by all defenders of democracy and political dialogue. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared his shock, underscoring that political violence is never acceptable.
Chile’s President Gabriel Boric condemned the violence, calling it a threat to democracies. China’s President Xi Jinping expressed compassion and sympathy to Trump, closely monitoring the situation.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele condemned the assassination attempt, reinforcing that there is no place for violence in a democracy. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas also condemned the attack, asserting that political violence has no justification.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed his shock, decrying the violence against political representatives. French President Emmanuel Macron wished Trump a speedy recovery, describing the event as a tragedy for democracies.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered his thoughts and prayers to Trump during these dark hours.
Iraq’s Kurdistan region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani condemned the attack as a senseless act of terrorism. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara were shocked, praying for Trump’s safety and recovery.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni followed the updates with apprehension, hoping for dialogue and responsibility to prevail over hate and violence. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stood firm against violence challenging democracy, praying for Trump’s recovery.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg condemned the attack, emphasizing that political violence has no place in democracies. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed shock, stating that no country should encounter such political violence.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr condemned political violence, stressing that the voice of the people must remain supreme. Poland’s President Andrzej Duda thanked God for saving Trump’s life, expressing hope for his swift recovery.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson condemned the attack, offering thoughts to the victims and their families. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denounced the political violence, standing in solidarity with Americans.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who survived an assassination attempt in May, condemned the shooting, drawing parallels between the incidents. Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te offered sincere condolences and wished Trump a swift recovery, emphasizing that political violence is never acceptable.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attempt, offering good wishes to Trump and his supporters, believing in an effective investigation. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was appalled by the shocking scenes, stressing that political violence has no place in societies, and offered his best wishes to Trump and the victims.