Leaders from around the world expressed shock and condemnation following an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at an election rally. The incident, which resulted in the death of one bystander and critical injuries to two others, sparked global outrage against political violence.
In Europe, officials like Josep Borrell of the European Union and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the UK strongly denounced the attack, emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue in society.
In the Americas, leaders such as President Javier Milei of Argentina and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil condemned the violence, advocating for democracy and political dialogue. Costa Rica and Chile also stood against the use of violence for political ends.
Across Asia Pacific, leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the importance of upholding democratic values and rejecting violence in politics. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos also expressed solidarity against political violence.
In the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered prayers for Trump’s recovery, reflecting the global concern over the attack.