– Everyone must condemn the shooting at Trump’s election campaign meeting. That’s what President Joe Biden said at a press conference on the night of Sunday Norwegian time. – I am grateful to hear that Trump is safe and in good shape. I pray for him and his family, and for everyone who was present at the event. Others, however, point to Biden even when it comes to apportioning blame. – Today is not an isolated incident. The central premise of Biden’s campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs, wrote Republican JD Vance on X in the hours after the shots were fired. He believes Biden’s rhetoric led to the assassination of Trump. Vance is a possible candidate for the position of vice president if Trump wins the presidential election. Advises on assigning blame At the same time, Trump himself stated on Sunday that it is more important than ever that the American people stand together. – It is more important than ever that we stand together, show our true face as Americans and not let evil win, he writes on Truth Social. Republican congressman Mike Johnson advises the American people not to blame anyone for the assassination. – We can have heated political discussions and debates, but it shouldn’t be personal, and we shouldn’t attack people, Johnson said. Donald and Melania Trump photographed in 2021. Photo: MANDEL NGAN / AFP On Sunday, Melania Trump, who is married to the former president, referred to the shooter as a “monster”, writes AFP. – He is a monster who saw my husband as an inhuman political machine, tried to silence his passion – his laughter, ingenuity, love of music and inspiration. She also took the opportunity to thank the American people, on both sides of politics, for their support. Biden has spoken to Trump At 04.30 Norwegian time, the White House stated that Biden had spoken to Trump on the phone after the shooting. Details of the conversation are not known. On the night of Sunday, both opponents and allies of Trump came out with condemnations of the shooting at the election campaign meeting in Pennsylvania. BLOODY TRUMP: Donald Trump was surrounded by security guards and carried off the stage after shots were fired at him. Trump was bleeding from his ear. Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP The shots fell during Trump’s election campaign event in Pennsylvania 00.11 Norwegian time. Trump was bleeding from his ear and held up a clenched fist as he was escorted off the stage by security guards. Around two and a half hours after the attack, Trump writes in a post on Truth Social that he was shot in the ear. Later, he says he is looking forward to the Republican National Convention next week. Donald Trump is carried off the stage after shots were fired at him. Photo: Reuters The alleged perpetrator and a bystander have been reported dead. This is confirmed by the security service Secret Service, which also states that two others from the audience were injured. The attack has provoked reactions from many quarters. A spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Gutterres condemns the shooting and calls it political violence. It is important not to draw conclusions – I am shocked and saddened by the terrible attack on former President Trump’s meeting in Butler in Pennsylvania, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap), who condemns the incident. – These are very strong images. I’m very happy that Donald Trump is making it. It is worth recalling that someone has been killed as a result of this horrific shooting. – My thoughts go out to Donald Trump, his family and the families of those killed and wounded, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Photo: William Jobling / news He emphasizes that it is important not to draw conclusions about the motivation behind the shooting until we know more. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has also condemned the shooting. – I am shocked by the assassination of former President Donald Trump. I wish him a speedy recovery and my thoughts go out to those affected. I condemn the attack. There is no room for political violence in our democracies, writes Stoltenberg on X. – I am shocked, writes Jens Stoltenberg. Photo: Virginia Mayo / AP Calling Trump – I am shocked to hear about the shooting of former President Donald Trump at his election campaign event in Pennsylvania, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy writes on the messaging service X. The president thus joins a large group of the world leaders condemning the shooting attack. Including the heads of state from France, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Hungary, Israel, China and Japan. – China is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the shooting of former President Donald Trump, says a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The spokesperson also says that Xi has given Trump his condolences, and that they are concerned about the incident. – We must stand up against any form of political violence that threatens democracy. I pray that former President Trump recovers quickly, says Japan’s prime minister in a statement. JAPAN CONDEMNS: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Photo: AP Former President Barack Obama is also relieved that Trump is not seriously injured. – Although we do not yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump is not seriously injured. We should use this opportunity to recommit ourselves to civilized customs and respect in politics. Michelle and I wish him a speedy recovery, writes Obama on X. OBAMA: Asking everyone for civilized public manners and respect in politics. Photo: AP – An attack on democracy The first statement from a Norwegian political side came from Parliament President Masud Gharahkhani. – There are strong scenes from the USA with both injured and killed innocents, he says to news. It is reprehensible and frightening that someone uses violence, he elaborates. Gharahkhani adds that he hopes Trump recovers quickly. CONDEMN: Speaker of the Storting Masud Gharahkhani. Photo: Hanna Johre / NTB – And then it is also important to see that the entire political environment in the USA stands together to condemn what has happened, says Garahkani. And that democracy depends on freedom of expression and election meetings. – It is nothing other than an attack on democracy, exactly what has happened in the USA last night Norwegian time. Standing up against political violence – He will never stop fighting to save America, writes Donald Trump Jr. on X. Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, says he fully supports Trump and that he hopes he recovers quickly. Leader of the Republicans in the Senate, Mitch McConnell says he is grateful that Trump is doing well, but that violence has no place in American politics. Published 14.07.2024, at 02.10 Updated 14.07.2024, at 16.47
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