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WASHINGTON: World leaders have reacted with shock to the wounding of Donald Trump in an assassination attempt at an election rally.
Presidents and prime ministers globally have condemned political violence and expressed support for those affected by the shooting on Saturday, which killed one bystander and left two other spectators critically wounded.
Europe
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, condemned the attack.
"Once again, we are witnessing unacceptable acts of violence against political representatives," the bloc's top diplomat said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he was "appalled by the shocking scenes" at the rally.
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"Political violence in any form has no place in our societies," the premier said.
Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban offered his "thoughts and prayers" to Trump, referring to "these dark hours".
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was "following with apprehension" updates from Pennsylvania and wished Trump a speedy recovery.
The right-wing leader expressed her hope that "in the following months of the electoral campaign, dialogue and responsibility can prevail over hate and violence."
Americas
Argentina's President Javier Milei blamed the "international left" after the assassination attempt.
"In panic of losing at the polls, they resort to terrorism to impose their backward and authoritarian agenda," said the populist president.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the shooting "must be strongly condemned by all defenders of democracy and political dialogue."
Costa Rica's government condemned the attack and said it was following updates on "this unacceptable act".
"As a leader in democracy and peace, we reject all forms of violence," the presidency said.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric expressed his "unqualified condemnation" of the shooting.
"Violence is a threat to democracies and weakens our life together. We must all reject it," said Boric.
In Bolivia, President Luis Arce said, "despite our deep ideological and political differences, violence, wherever it comes from, must always be rejected by everyone."
Asia Pacific
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "deeply concerned by the attack on my friend."
"Violence has no place in politics and democracies," said Modi.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also spoke out against political attacks, saying, "we must stand firm against any form of violence that challenges democracy."
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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te offered his "sincere condolences" to the shooting victims.
"Political violence of any form is never acceptable in our democracies," he said.
Australia's Anthony Albanese said he was "shocked by the terrible scenes" at the Trump campaign event, expressing his relief that the former US president was safe.
"This was an inexcusable attack on the democratic values that Australians and Americans share and the freedom that we treasure," Albanese said.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Luxon echoed these views, writing, "no country should encounter such political violence."
