World leaders condemn attack on Trump

World leaders have expressed their shock and condemnation following an attack on Donald Trump. Hafsa Khalil from BBC News reports that Donald Trump raised his fist as he was taken to safety after an attempt on his life. The Republican presidential candidate was at a rally in Pennsylvania when shots were fired, injuring him in the right ear. The FBI has identified a 20-year-old man as the suspect, who has since been killed. US President Joe Biden, Trump's political opponent, called the attack 'sick' and stated that 'there's no place for this kind of violence in America. ' Leaders from around the world also voiced their concerns. French President Emmanuel Macron described the incident as a tragedy for democracies and wished Trump a speedy recovery. Similar sentiments were echoed by leaders from Spain, Ireland, Italy, Australia, Turkey, Honduras, and Israel. Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, expressed his thoughts for Trump and everyone at the event, emphasizing that political violence is never acceptable. In addition to the suspected gunman, one spectator has died and two others are critically injured. The UK's newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer sent his best wishes to Trump and expressed his thoughts for all the victims. Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the attack as 'despicable' and warned that such acts of violence threaten democracy. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated the condemnation and stressed that peace and democracy must always be the option. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban took to social media to share his thoughts and prayers for Trump. Orban, who recently visited Trump and supports his re-election bid, expressed his strong backing. Leaders from Asian countries, including Japan, the Philippines, Pakistan, and Taiwan, also sent messages of concern. Indian Prime Minister Nahendra Modi expressed his deep concern for the attack on his friend and condemned the violence. China's President Xi Jinping conveyed his condolences and stated that China was concerned about the shooting. Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, emphasized that Russia always denounces any displays of force in political battles. He extended condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Peskov also noted that the US has a history of similar violence during political battles. The US has lost four presidents to assassinations, and others have been targets of attempted attacks.