The Digest:
World leaders have expressed shock and condemnation following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, where a gunman attempted to storm the event attended by President Donald Trump. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, "Any attack on democratic institutions or on the freedom of the press must be condemned." Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he was "shocked by the attempted assassination" of Trump. Indian PM Narendra Modi said, "Violence has no place in a democracy."
Key Points:
- The sole suspect, armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives, has been detained.
- Canadian PM Mark Carney said, "Political violence has no place in any democracy."
- Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez condemned the attack, saying "violence is never the answer."
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said, "Violence must never be the way."
- Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif sent prayers and wished Trump continued safety.
Global leaders united in condemning the attack and expressing relief that Trump and others were unharmed.
Sources: Vanguard, Punch
