They tried to kill Trump: how the world reacted to the shooting of a US presidential candidate

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A number of world leaders condemned the assassination attempt on Trump/Collage 24 Channel

On July 14, the whole world was shocked by the incident that occurred in the state Pennsylvania. There, an assassination attempt was made on Donald Trump during a campaign rally. And although the politician escaped with only a shot in the ear, he received many words of support from a number of world leaders.

One of the first to comment on the assassination attempt on Trump was the current US President Joe Biden. He said he was praying for his political opponent and his family. The politician also noted that there is no place for such violence in the United States, so Americans must unite as a nation and condemn it.

How did the world react? leaders and politicians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu He was also quick to react. On the social network “X” he wrote: “Sarah (wife – Channel 24) and I were shocked by the apparent attack on President Trump. We are praying for his safety and speedy recovery.”

The head of the Italian government, Giorgia Meloni expressed condolences to Trump and wished him recovery. She noted that she hopes that “in the coming months of the election campaign, dialogue and responsibility will prevail over hatred and violence.”

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote: “My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump in these dark hours.”

On being overwhelmed by the shocking footage from the Trump rally, said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The politician also wished the American recovery.

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, who recently visited Moscow, condemned the assassination attempt on his “friend” Donald Trump.

Deeply troubled by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump, he wrote in “X”.

The media recalled that during Trump's two-day visit to India in 2020, the two leaders held hands and praised each other in front of a huge crowd in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the following: “The attack on US presidential candidate Donald Trump is despicable. I wish him a speedy recovery. My thoughts are also with the people, who suffered from the attack. Such acts of violence threaten democracy.”

Chinese leader Xi Jinpisaid he was concerned about the shooting of former President Trump and also offered his condolences.

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the Pennsylvania shooting “horrible and wrong.”

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said that he had been following with concern the insidious incident that occurred with former US President and presidential candidate Donald Trump.

French President Emmanuel Macron wrote that his thoughts are with Trump. “This is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and outrage of the American people,” the politician added.

The Prime Minister also expressed condolences and condemned political violence Netherlands Dick Shoof, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese,

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen wrote the following:

I am deeply shocked by the shooting that occurred during a campaign rally for former President Trump. I wish Donald Trump a speedy recovery and express my condolences to the family of the innocent victim. Political violence has no place in democracy.

She was also joined by the EU High Representative for External Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell, President of the European Parliament Roberta Mezola and President of the European Council Charles Michel.

I am shocked by the attempted assassination of former President Trump. I wish him a speedy recovery and my thoughts are with the victims. I condemn this attack. “Political violence has no place in our democracies,” responded NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Former US President and Democrat Barack Obama noted that there is no place for political violence in our democracy. Fellow former US President Bill Clinton wrote: “Hillary and I are grateful that President Trump is safe, we are heartbroken for everyone affected by the attack at today's rally in Pennsylvania, and we are grateful for the quick action of the US Secret Service.” “.

What they said in Ukraine

President Zelensky noted that he was horrified by the news of Trump's shooting.

Such violence has no justification and should have no place anywhere in the world. Violence should never win, the president said.

Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova noted that all those responsible must be held accountable.