World leaders condemn assassination attempt on former US President Trump

World leaders have swiftly responded to the assassination attempt on former U.S. President and Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

President Erdogan condemned the attack, highlighting Turkish solidarity with the people of the United States.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev

President Aliyev expressed hopes for Trump’s swift recovery and condemned the attack.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

PM Starmer emphasized zero tolerance for political violence and extended condolences to all victims.

French President Emmanuel Macron

President Macron described the incident as a tragedy for democratic values.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Hungarian premier Orban offered prayers and support for Trump, reflecting on their previous NATO summit meeting.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy expressed shock and horror at the news of the assassination attempt.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack as a shocking development and denounced political violence.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Indian premier Modi strongly condemned the attack, stressing the incompatibility of violence with democracy.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine President Marcos Jr. conveyed relief and prayers for Trump’s recovery, condemning all forms of political violence.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

The Albanese premier condemned the assault, describing it as an attack on shared democratic values.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Luxon underscored the need to reject violence and uphold democratic norms globally.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

President Lula da Silva denounced the attack, affirming its unacceptable nature.