World leaders condemn shooting at Trump rally, denounce political violence
SUMMARY
Various world leaders have condemned the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained injuries to his right ear and one attendee and the shooter died. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeled the incident an "act of political violence," echoing sentiments from leaders like Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who emphasized the need to oppose violence that challenges democracy. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed dismay, asserting that political violence has no place in society. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also denounced the violence, with Trudeau stating that political violence is never acceptable. Leaders from Israel, Hungary, Brazil, and India similarly condemned the attack and wished Trump a speedy recovery, emphasizing the importance of peace and democracy in politics.
