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World leaders put their clashes with Trump behind them, react unanimously after the shooting in Washington: Violence has no place in democracy
2026-04-26 12:09:52 / BOTA
The shooting in Washington has sparked widespread reactions from world leaders, who have condemned the event and expressed solidarity with President Donald Trump and the US authorities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and his wife Sara were "shocked" by the incident and relieved that the president and first lady are safe. He added that he wished the wounded officer a speedy recovery and praised the response of US security services.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called the incident "deeply shocking," stressing that political violence poses a serious threat to democracy and cannot be justified.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed relief that the US president and other officials were safe, stressing that "violence has no place in a democracy and must be condemned unequivocally."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also stated that "political violence has no place in any democracy" and expressed support for all those affected by the incident.
From Europe, the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, stressed that "no political hatred can find a place in our democracies" and warned against extremism and fanaticism that, according to her, endanger the space for free debate.
Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, condemned the attack and said that "violence is never the right path," emphasizing the importance of democracy, coexistence and peace.
French President Emmanuel Macron called the incident "unacceptable" and expressed his full support for US President Donald Trump.
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