Leaders from around the world condemn the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
International – The gunman involved in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident is a 31-year-old man from California. President Trump stated that the suspect carried multiple weapons, rushed toward the security checkpoint at the venue, and fired at close range at a Secret Service agent.
Following the incident, Trump told Fox News: "The Secret Service and all law enforcement agencies performed exceptionally well. You can critique other aspects, but their response on the scene was truly outstanding."
Leaders from numerous countries worldwide have jointly condemned this act:
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
President von der Leyen called President Trump to express her "solidarity." She said: "We emphasize that political violence has no place in our democratic societies."
Charles III
King Charles III of the United Kingdom expressed his relief upon learning that the President, First Lady, and all guests were safe and unharmed. He added that discussions are currently underway with U.S. counterparts and their respective teams "to assess to what extent the events of Saturday night might affect" his state visit scheduled to begin on Monday afternoon in Washington, D.C.
German Chancellor Merz
Germany's Chancellor stated: "Decisions should be made through voting, not through violence."
UK Prime Minister Starmer
The UK Prime Minister said he was "shocked" by what happened at the dinner. "Any attack on democratic institutions or press freedom must be met with the strongest possible condemnation."
Italian Prime Minister Meloni
Italy’s Prime Minister extended "full solidarity and sincere condolences" to President Trump and all attendees at the Washington dinner. "We will never allow fanaticism to poison the space for free debate and exchange of information."
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Israel’s Prime Minister expressed shock over the "attempted assassination" of President Trump. "We are relieved that the President and First Lady are safe and unharmed."
Indian Prime Minister Modi
India’s Prime Minister said he felt reassured upon learning that President Trump, the First Lady, and Vice President were safe. "Violence has no place in democratic societies and must be unequivocally condemned."
Canadian Prime Minister Carney
Canada’s Prime Minister said he was "relieved to learn that the President, First Lady, and all guests are safe and unharmed." "Political violence has no place in any democracy."
Mexican President Sheinbaum
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum was among the first leaders to respond, stating she felt reassured upon learning that "President Trump and his wife are safe and unharmed." "Violence must never be a means to resolve disputes."
Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán
Viktor Orbán, the outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister and a close ally of Trump, declared: "Violence has no place in politics."
Turkish President Erdoğan
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated: "In democratic nations, struggles are resolved through debate; any form of violence has no place."
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned the "attack" on President Trump. He said: "Violence is never a solution. Humanity advances only through democracy, coexistence, and peace."
Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is mediating between Iran and the U.S., said he was "deeply shocked" by this disturbing shooting incident and expressed relief that "President Trump, the First Lady, and all other participants are safe and unharmed."
Brazilian President Lula
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the shooting incident, stating: "Political violence is an affront to the democratic values we must collectively defend."
Source: rfi
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