Trump shot: Politicians worldwide condemn act of violence

Attack on Trump: Biden appalled – Scholz condemns attack as “despicable”

DThe attempted assassination of Donald Trump has caused horror around the world. US President Joe Biden, who had actually planned to spend his weekend in Delaware, returned to Washington due to the events of the night. On Sunday, he was informed by law enforcement authorities about the status of the investigation. "There is no place for this kind of violence in America," Biden said in Washington. "We must stand together as a nation to condemn this."

The moment of the shooting occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. When the attackers opened fire, Trump turned to the side and quickly ducked away. Despite the shock, Trump appeared to be safe and sound afterwards. He expressed gratitude and prayers to his family and the others present at the rally.

Trump's daughter Ivanka spoke out on the online service X and thanked everyone for their support: "Thank you for your love and prayers for my father and the other victims of today's senseless violence in Butler, Pennsylvania. I am grateful to the Secret Service and all other law enforcement officers for their quick and decisive actions."

Other political leaders also reacted quickly to the event. US Vice President Kamala Harris warned of a possible escalation of violence. She said: "We must all condemn this heinous act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to further violence." The Democratic majority leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, made similar comments, strongly condemning the political violence.

International reactions and expressions of solidarity

Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the assassination attempt as "despicable". "Such acts of violence threaten democracy," the Chancellor wrote on X and wished Trump a speedy recovery. The German ambassador to the USA and Minister Marco Buschmann also expressed their dismay. French President Emmanuel Macron described the attack as "a tragedy for our democracies" and spoke of the shared shock and outrage of the French and American people.

Ukrainian President Zelensky also condemned the violence and stressed that there was no place in the world for such acts. "I am relieved that Trump is now safe and wish him a speedy recovery," he added. The United Nations joined in the condemnation, with the UN Secretary-General branding the attack an "act of political violence."

Reactions from Trump opponents and supporters

Elon Musk used the opportunity to publicly express his support for Trump's presidential candidacy and wished him a speedy recovery. Trump's political rival, President Joe Biden, spoke to Trump personally on the phone the night after the attack, the White House said, without revealing details of the conversation.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who recently met Trump, wrote: "My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump in these dark hours." Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also expressed solidarity and called for more dialogue in view of the circumstances. She stressed the need for responsibility and dialogue in the election campaign.

Looking ahead: Republican nominating convention

Despite the assassination attempt, the US Republicans want to hold their nominating convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as planned, at which Donald Trump is to be officially chosen as the presidential candidate. The event begins next Monday and is intended to cement the official nomination of the 78-year-old Trump.