The attack perpetrated against former US President Donald Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania has unleashed a wave of indignation and solidarity towards the Republican candidate for the White House, from the current president and rival in the electoral race, Democrat Joe Biden, to former President Barack Obama and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, passing through the presidents of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, and Argentina, Javier Milei, and the billionaire Elon Musk. Among the first comments, that of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was later joined, among others, by Stramer, Kishida and Trudeau.
Faced with the attack on Donald Trump, Moscow joked, urging the United States to use funds for the police instead of sending weapons to Ukraine. Addressing “those in the US who vote for the supply of weapons” to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the support for Kiev, which she said fueled “attacks against the Russian president.” “Maybe it would be better to use this money to finance the American police and other services that are supposed to ensure law and order in the United States?” she added, pointing the finger at “policies of incitement to hatred.”
“It was obvious to all outside observers that Trump’s life was in danger,” the Kremlin further commented. Vladimir Putin has no plans to call Trump, Dmitry Peskov later announced, adding that Russia “resolutely condemns any expression of violence during a political battle.”
There are many reactions to the attack coming from every leader in the world. And tonight’s events in Pennsylvania have obviously been dedicated to the front pages of the most important national newspapers.
Here are the main comments:
“The Holy See expresses its concern for the episode of violence last night, which hurts people and democracy, causing suffering and death. It joins the prayer of the US Bishops for America, for the victims and for peace in the country, so that the reasons of the violent never prevail”. This is what was reported by Vatican Press Office.
“I am happy to know that he is safe and well. I pray for him, his family and everyone at the rally. This kind of violence has no place in America. We must unite as a nation to condemn it.” (Joe Biden)
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. While we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump was not seriously injured and use this moment to reengage with civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I wish him a speedy recovery.” (Obama)
“I am following with concern the updates from Pennsylvania, where the 45th President of the United States Donald Trump was shot during a rally. My solidarity and best wishes for a speedy recovery go to him, with the hope that the next months of the election campaign will see dialogue and responsibility prevail over hatred and violence.” (Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni)
“The attack on US presidential candidate Donald Trump is despicable. I wish him a speedy recovery. My thoughts also go out to those involved in the attack. Such acts of violence threaten democracy,” German Chancellor Olaf commented on yesterday evening’s attempted assassination. Scholzon X.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “shocked” by the attack on former US President Donald Trump and condemned “any form of political violence” in his first response to the attack. “We are shocked by the scenes at President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania,” a spokesman for the new Labour leader said. “We condemn any form of political violence in the strongest possible terms and send our best wishes to President Trump and his family at this time,” the spokesman added, according to a Downing Street statement.
NATO Secretary General Jens also Stoltenbergsaid he was “shocked by the attempted assassination of former President Trump.” “I condemn this attack. Political violence has no place in our democracies. NATO allies stand united to defend our freedom and our values,” he wrote in a message on X, wishing Trump “a speedy recovery” and sending his thoughts to those affected.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres “unequivocally” condemned the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump. His spokesman said in a statement. The UN secretary general – it states – “unequivocally condemns this act of political violence. He sends his best wishes for a speedy recovery to President Trump,” Guterres’ spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement.
The Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed its “compassion and sympathy” to Donald Trump today. “China is closely following the situation,” a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a statement.
“Political violence is totally unacceptable.” Dutch Prime Minister Dick writes in X Schoofsaying he was “shocked by the attack on former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump.” “It is a relief that his injuries appear to be minor. I wish him a speedy and full recovery and send my best wishes to him and his family. My thoughts are with everyone affected by this attack,” he added.
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchezcondemned the attack and stressed that violence and hatred “have no place in a democracy.” “I want to express my strongest condemnation for the attack on Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania,” he posted on the social network X, wishing Trump a speedy recovery. He also conveyed this wish to the rest of the injured and his condolences to the relatives of the deceased.
“My thoughts are with President Donald Trump, the victim of an assassination attempt,” wrote French President Emmanuel on X Macron. “I send him my best wishes for a speedy recovery. One spectator died, several were injured. This is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people.”
“I am shocked by the horrific attack on former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. Political violence is unacceptable and has no place in our societies. My thoughts are with him and the victims.” This was written on X by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
“Political violence is absolutely unacceptable in a democracy. I strongly condemn the attack on former President Donald Trump.” This was written on X by the President of the European Council, Charles Michael.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi he said in a post on Facebook, “Egypt’s condemnation of the attack, wishing former US President Donald Trump a “speedy recovery” and “the continuation of the American electoral campaigns in a healthy climate of peace, free from any form of terrorism, violence or hatred.” Al Sisi also said he had followed “with concern” the news of the attack on former US President and presidential candidate Donald Trump.
“The attack against Donald Trump is a cause for grave alarm and strong indignation. The violence that has recently begun to manifest itself again in the political sphere is a disconcerting symptom of the deterioration of the civil fabric and of the dangerous refusal of confrontation, dialogue, and respect for democratic life. I wish Donald Trump and the other injured a speedy recovery and express my condolences for the citizen who was the victim of this intolerable act of hatred and attack on freedom. The United States, a great democracy, will certainly respond with effectiveness and vigor to every conception of violence”. This was stated by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarellain a statement.
“The Holy See expresses its concern for the episode of violence last night, which hurts people and democracy, causing suffering and death. It joins the prayer of the US Bishops for America, for the victims and for peace in the country, so that the reasons of the violent never prevail”. This is what the Vatican Press Office reports. “In the political debate, throughout the world, there are limits that should never be exceeded. It is a warning to everyone, regardless of political alignment, to restore dignity and honor to politics, against every form of hatred and violence, and for the good of our democracies. Solidarity with Donald Trump, his supporters and the injured, and my heartfelt condolences for the victim and his family”. Thus the President of the Council Georgia Meloni comment on the attack on Trump on Facebook.
HONDURAN PRESIDENT XIOMARA CASTRO
“Violence breeds more violence. I am sorry for what is happening in the electoral process in the United States. My solidarity with Donald Trump.”
THE PRESIDENT OF URUGUAY, LUIS LACALLE POU
“I repudiate any kind of violence.”
THE PRESIDENT OF PARAGUAY, SANTIAGO PENA
“We firmly condemn any act of violence.”
CHILEAN FOREIGN MINISTER ALBERTO VAN KLAVEREN
“We reject acts of violence that threaten democracy and tolerance. We hope that the United States will conduct a safe and democratic electoral process.”
BILLIONAIRE ELON MUSK
“I fully support President Trump and hope he makes a speedy recovery.”
FORMER PRESIDENT OF BRAZIL BOLSONARO
“Our solidarity goes to the greatest leader in the world at the moment. We hope for his speedy recovery.”
JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER FUMIO KISHIDA
“We must stand firm against any form of violence that challenges democracy. I pray for the speedy recovery of former President Trump.”
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI
“I am deeply concerned. I strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. We wish him a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, the injured and the American people.”
TAIWAN PRESIDENT LAI CHING-TE
“Sincere condolences. Political violence, in any form, is never acceptable in our democracies.”
AUSTRALIA’S PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE
“It is worrying and shocking. There is no place for violence in the democratic process.”
NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER CHRIS LUXON
“No country should encounter such political violence.”