Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump. He called for the strongest possible condemnation of such acts.
“I am deeply concerned by the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. Such acts must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. Wishing him a swift and complete recovery,” the ex-Congress chief posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Rahul Gandhi’s family has a history of tragic assassinations. His grandmother, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated in October 1984 while serving as the Prime Minister of India. His father, Rajiv Gandhi, was assassinated in May 1991 as an ex-Prime Minister.
I am deeply concerned by the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.
Such acts must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
Wishing him a swift and complete recovery.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 14, 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge’s Statement
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his shock and condemnation of the attack.
“Deeply appalled by the attack on former US President Donald Trump. I strongly condemn this heinous act. Such violence has no place in any democracy and civilized society. As India stands with the American people, we offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased,” Kharge wrote on the social media platform.
Deeply appalled by the attack on former US President Donald Trump.
I strongly condemn this heinous act.
Such violence has no place in any Democracy and civilised society.
As India stands with the American people, we offer our deepest condolences the family of the deceased.
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 14, 2024
Prime Minister Modi’s Response
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed concern for his friend, Donald Trump.
“Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him a speedy recovery,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2024
Details of the Incident
The 78-year-old business tycoon-turned-politician was shot while addressing a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Although largely ‘fine,’ Trump took a hit to his right ear. One rally attendee was killed, and two other audience members were injured. Thomas Matthew Cook, the suspected 20-year-old gunman, was neutralized by Secret Service snipers.
Upcoming US Presidential Election
In the upcoming November elections, Trump is likely to face his successor, Democrat Joe Biden, who defeated Trump in the previous elections four years ago.