International Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Former US President Trump
ICARO Media Group
In a shocking incident that unfolded over the weekend, former US President Donald Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally. The incident has prompted various international leaders to express their concerns and extend their support to Trump.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, will not be making a phone call to Trump, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Peskov stated that while the Russian government does not believe that the attempt was orchestrated by the current administration, they blamed the Biden administration for creating an atmosphere that led to the attack.
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, took to social media to criticize the US lawmakers for spending money on supplying weapons to Ukraine. She suggested redirecting those funds towards financing law enforcement services in the United States.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his sympathies for Trump, highlighting concerns about increasing polarization in the United States. The Global Times, a Chinese newspaper owned by the communist party, published several editorial articles quoting Chinese academics who warned of the potential risks of a civil war in the US.
Even leaders of US adversaries reached out to Trump following the incident. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, despite his adversarial relationship with Trump, wished him a healthy and long life. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Trump to convey his condolences and condemn the violence, while Ukrainian President Volymyr Zelenksyy expressed relief upon learning that Trump was safe and denounced any form of violence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labeled the assassination attempt as an attack not only on Trump but also on the presidency, democracy, and all democracies. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the act of terrorism and rejected violence, terrorism, and extremism.
Hamas, a group that has been involved in conflicts with Israeli forces, also condemned the violence. A senior leader of Hamas emphasized that the US election is considered an internal American issue, and the difference between the candidates is not a crucial factor as Israel is seen as part of American strategic interests in the region.
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has brought together a range of international leaders who, despite their differing views and relationships with the United States, unanimously condemned the act of violence. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining peace and stability in today's increasingly polarized world.