World Leaders Condemn US Shooting; Trump Safe
Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- World leaders condemned the shooting incident at a White House Correspondents' Dinner, where U.S. President Donald Trump was present.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed relief that Trump and others were safe, emphasizing that political violence has no place in democracy.
- The incident, which occurred at the Hilton Hotel, was also condemned by the British and Spanish Prime Ministers, who stressed the importance of democracy, coexistence, and peace.
The recent shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an event attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, has sent shockwaves across the globe, prompting widespread condemnation from international leaders. The attack, which targeted a gathering meant to honor the free press, has been unequivocally denounced as an assault on democratic institutions and the principles of free speech.
Politično nasilje v demokraciji nima mesta, je po incidentu s streljanjem na večerji dopisnikov Bele hiše, na kateri je bil tudi predsednik ZDA Donald Trump, sporočila zunanjepolitična predstavnica EU Kaja Kallas.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed profound relief that President Trump, the First Lady, and all other attendees were unharmed. She underscored the gravity of the situation by stating that "political violence has no place in democracy" and wished a swift recovery to the injured agent. Her sentiments were echoed by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who both condemned the violence and emphasized the need for democracy, coexistence, and peace.
Dogodek, namenjen počastitvi svobodnih medijev, ne bi smel nikoli postati prizorišče strahu,« je danes zapisala na omrežju X in ranjenemu agentu zaželela hitro okrevanje.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed their shock and relief. The incident, which took place at the Hilton Hotel, serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of security, even at high-profile events. The fact that an event celebrating the media became a scene of fear is particularly concerning.
Vsak napad na demokratične institucije ali svobodo medijev je treba najostreje obsoditi,« je zapisal in prav tako izrazil olajšanje, da sta predsednik ZDA, prva dama in vsi ostali udeleženci na varnem.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also shared his shock and relief, noting that he and his wife, Sara, were relieved to learn of President Trump and Melania's safety. This global reaction highlights the international significance of such events and the shared commitment of democratic nations to uphold the values of peace and security against acts of violence. The condemnation underscores a unified stance against any form of political violence that threatens democratic processes and institutions.
Nasilje ni nikoli odgovor. Človeštvo bo napredovalo le prek demokracije, sobivanja in miru,« je dodal.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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