Leaders from various countries expressed their support for Donald Trump and denounced political violence, emphasizing the importance of democracy and condemning the attack.
United Kingdom
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his dismay at the shocking scenes at the rally and offered his best wishes to Trump. He firmly stated that political violence has no place in society and extended his thoughts to all the victims of the attack.
Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau conveyed his deep concern, emphasizing that political violence is never acceptable. He expressed solidarity with former President Trump, the event attendees, and all Americans affected by the tragic incident.
European Union
Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, expressed shock at the news of the attack, denouncing the unacceptable acts of violence against political representatives.
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced his deep concern and condemnation of the attack, emphasizing the incompatibility of violence with politics and democracy. He wished President Trump a speedy recovery and extended thoughts and prayers to the victims and the American people.
Japan
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the need to stand against any form of violence that challenges democracy. He offered prayers for President Trump's swift recovery.
Hungary
Prime Minister Viktor Orban conveyed his thoughts and prayers to Trump during what he described as "dark hours."
Italy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed apprehension about the updates from Pennsylvania, wished Trump a speedy recovery, and hoped for dialogue and responsibility to prevail over hate and violence during the electoral campaign.
Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the shooting as concerning and confronting, emphasizing the inadmissibility of violence in the democratic process.
Argentina
President Javier Milei blamed the "international left" for the cowardly assassination attempt, emphasizing the use of terrorism to impose their agenda.
Brazil
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva strongly condemned the shooting, emphasizing the need for defenders of democracy and political dialogue to condemn such acts.
Chile
President Gabriel Boric expressed unqualified condemnation of the shooting, highlighting the threat of violence to democracies and the need for collective rejection of it.
Taiwan
President William Lai Ching-te denounced political violence and offered sincere condolences to the victims affected by the attack, emphasizing the unacceptability of such violence in democracies.
New Zealand
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed shock at the attack on Trump, emphasizing that no country should encounter such political violence.
Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr condemned all forms of political violence and emphasized the supremacy of the people's voice, expressing relief that Trump was safe after the assassination attempt.
Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara expressed shock at the apparent attack on President Trump and prayed for his safety and speedy recovery.
The global response to the shooting at the Trump campaign rally underscores the widespread condemnation of political violence and the importance of upholding democratic principles. Leaders from various countries have come together in solidarity, emphasizing the need for unity and the rejection of violence in the political sphere.