KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 – World leaders have condemned the assassination attempt against former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denounced the incident, saying that violence is not a solution.
“We have just received preliminary information, whatever our stance is towards any leader, this action is not a solution,” he told reporters on Sunday.
He also expressed sympathy for Trump and hoped that the situation remains under control.
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he was appalled to learn of the shooting incident that happened at the former president’s rally.
“We are strongly concerned and do not tolerate such forms of violence. On behalf of the Thai people, I wish former President Trump a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are also with the injured and affected families,” he said on X.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in expressing his shock emphasised that people should never resort to violence, regardless of differences in views.
“Relieved to hear reports that he’s safe and recovering well. Thoughts are with family of the deceased and those injured and impacted by the attack,” he posted on social media.
Yonhap news agency reported South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol denounced the attack as “horrible political violence”. He wished Trump a quick recovery.
“I am appalled by the horrible political violence. I wish former President Trump a speedy recovery,” Yoon wrote in English on his official X page. “The people of Korea stand in solidarity with the people of America.”
Meanwhile, Anadolu Agency reported that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who met with Trump days earlier, expressed his solidarity.
“My thoughts and prayers are with President @realDonaldTrump in these dark hours,” Orban wrote on X.
Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “appalled” by the shocking scenes at the rally and was sending the former president and his family “best wishes.”
“Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack,” said Starmer.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also expressed his horror.
“It cannot be overstated – political violence is never acceptable. My thoughts are with former President Trump, those at the event, and all Americans,” said Trudeau.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged less hatred in the American elections and added: “My solidarity and my best wishes for a speedy recovery go to him, with the hope that the next few months of the electoral campaign will see dialogue and responsibility prevail over hatred and violence.”
Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, condemned the attack. “Once again, we are witnessing unacceptable acts of violence against political representatives,” he wrote.
Argentinian President Javier Milei blamed the “international left” for the shooting and said he hopes for Trump’s “speedy recovery” and that the US upcoming elections “are held fairly, peacefully and democratically.”
