World leaders expressed shock and relief after a shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Trump. A suspect has been detained and will face charges. Leaders universally condemned the violence and expressed gratitude that no one was injured.
World leaders expressed shock after a shooter charged a glitzy media gala in Washington on Saturday night attended by US President Donald Trump -- and relief that there were no casualties.
US law enforcement said the sole suspect, armed with 'a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives,' has been detained and will face charges Monday in federal court. Here is how leaders reacted:Recep Tayyip ErdoganPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, saying violence has no place in democracies. He expressed relief that no one was injured, particularly US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
Erdogan also extended wishes for a swift recovery to Trump, his family and the American people. Keir StarmerBritain's prime minister said he was 'shocked by the scenes at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington overnight.
''Any attack on democratic institutions or on the freedom of the press must be condemned in the strongest possible terms,' Starmer wrote on X on Sunday. Shehbaz SharifThe Pakistani prime minister wrote he was 'deeply shocked by the disturbing shooting incident.
''Relieved to know that President Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees are safe. My thoughts and prayers are with him, and I wish him continued safety and well-being,' Sharif wrote on X.Emmanuel MacronFrench President Emmanuel Macron said the incident was 'unacceptable'.
'Violence has no place in a democracy,' he said on X. 'I extend my full support to Donald Trump. 'Narendra ModiThe prime minister of India said he was 'relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed. ''I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being.
Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned,' Modi wrote on X.Mark CarneyThe Canadian prime minister said he was 'relieved that the President, the First Lady, and all guests are safe.
''Political violence has no place in any democracy and my thoughts are with all those who have been shaken by this disturbing event,' Carney wrote on X.Claudia SheinbaumThe Mexican president wrote on X that 'it is good that President Trump and his wife are safe following the recent events. We send them our respect.
''Violence must never be the way,' Sheinbaum added. Pedro SanchezSpain's prime minister condemned what he called 'the attack that took place tonight against President .
''Violence is never the answer. Humanity will only move forward through democracy, coexistence, and peace,' Sanchez wrote on X.Viktor OrbanHungary's outgoing prime minister Viktor Orban, a Trump ally, said: 'There's no place for violence in politics'. Kaja KallasEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Sunday that 'political violence has no place in a democracy'. Kallas said she was 'relieved' there were no casualties, adding: 'An event meant to honour a free press should never become a scene of fear. '
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