World leaders expressed shock at the assassination of Donald Trump at a crusade in Pennsylvania.
The former president, who is “safe” according to a spokesman, said on his social media platform Truth Social that a bullet “went through” his ear before being dragged to the ground by secret service agents.
The alleged shooter killed, while the secret services showed that a user in the crowd had died and two others had been “seriously injured”.
Prime Minister Trump: “I am appalled by the shocking scenes of President Trump’s rally, and we wish him and his family circle all the best.
“Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my mind goes out to all those who suffer this attack. »
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he “condemns all bureaucracy of political violence in the strongest terms. “
On X, formerly known as Twitter, he said, “As we monitor the shocking developments in Pennsylvania, our minds and our most productive wishes are with President Trump, and with all those affected and their families. “
French President Emmanuel Macron called the shooting “a tragedy for our democracies. “
Writing in X, he said: “My mind is with President Donald Trump, the victim of an assassination attempt. I wish him a recovery. One spectator was killed, several were injured.
“We allowed this to happen,” Biden said. “The idea that such violence exists in the United States is simply unheard of. “
World leaders joined Sir Keir in condemning the attack, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling the incident “concerning and confrontational”.
Him on X: “There is no position for violence in the democratic process. I am relieved to hear reports that former President Trump is now safe.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added that the shooting “sickened” him.
“It cannot be exaggerated: political violence is never acceptable,” he said. My mind is with former President Trump, with those who participated in the event, and with all Americans.
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss tweeted “Pray for President Trump,” while former Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braveman called the events in Pennsylvania “horrific scenes. ”
Boris Johnson said it was “a miracle that Donald Trump escaped an assassination attempt. “
Writing on X, formerly Twitter, the former Conservative prime minister added: “While we thank your safety, we remember once again the tragic fragility of democracy in the face of violence and unreason.
“We stand with the president and the Trump family. “
Rishi Sunak said he was “horrified by the attack in Pennsylvania. “
The Conservative leader said: “In a democracy, you will have to be able to express yourself freely and stand up for what you do. Violence and intimidation will never have to prevail.
“My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump and the victims of this heinous attack. “
Trump to the crowd with a chart of border crossing numbers, and then gunshots rang out in the crowd.
Secret Service agents rushed up to the level when they caught the screams of the crowd.
The detonations continued as officials tended to him before Trump stood up and brandished his fist before being taken to his motorcade to leave the facility.
On Truth Social, Trump said, “I shot through the top of my right ear. I immediately knew something was wrong, I heard a whistle, gunshots and without delay I felt the bullet tearing at my skin.
“At the moment nothing is known about the shooter, who is already dead. “
Spokesman Steven Cheung added that Trump was “fine” and thanked “law enforcement and first responders for their swift action in this heinous act. “
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