How world leaders reacted | AFP
“We must stand firm against any form of violence that challenges democracy,” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on X. | REUTERS
Chancellor Olaf Scholz posted on X saying the attack was “despicable” and such violent acts threaten democracy. “My compassionate thoughts are also with the other people who were hurt in the attack,” he said. | AFP
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said 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 acceptable,” he wrote on X. | AP
resident Emmanuel Macron sent his wishes to Trump for a prompt recovery. “It is a drama for our democracies. France shares the indignation of the American people,” he posted on X. | AFP
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the “inexcusable attack” on the United States and Australia’s shared democratic values. “In Australia, as in the United States, the essence and the purpose of our democracies is that we can express our views, debate our disagreements and resolve our differences peacefully,” Albanese told reporters. | AP
President Isaac Herzog said on X that he condemned “utterly and unequivocally” the attempt on Trump's life and wished him a fast recovery on behalf of all the Israeli people, adding their thoughts are with the victims and their families. | AP
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the assassination attempt on X, offering his good wishes to Trump, his family and supporters. He said he believed “the investigation into the attack will be conducted effectively” so as not to undermine the US elections. | REUTERS
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on X that he was appalled by the “shocking scenes," and sent his best wishes to Trump and his family. “Political violence in any form has no place in our societies,” he said. | REUTERS
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the shooting a “shocking development.” He said he condemned all violence in politics and wished the former president a swift recovery and good health. | AFP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi he was deeply concerned by "the attack on my friend.” He reacted on X, “Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies.” | PTI