Global leaders have expressed concern Sunday over an assassination attempt targeting former US president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania that left one attendee dead and critically injured two others, with many condemning the violence that shocked the world.
US authorities are still investigating the shooting.
Austria
Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on social media platform X that he was appalled by the attempt and wished Trump a quick and full recovery.
“Political violence has no place in our society! My thoughts are with all the victims of this attack!” he said.
Brazil
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on X that the attack must be “strongly repudiated” by all democracy defenders and dialogue in politics, calling the incident unacceptable.
Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted on X saying that he was sickened by the shooting and his thoughts were with Trump, those at the event and all Americans.
“It cannot be overstated – political violence is never …