On Saturday the former US President and Presidential hopeful Donal Trump was shot in an assassination attempt.
Trump was dragged on the stage during a rally in Pennsylvania after being “shot” and a bullet “pierced his right ear.”
Trump posted on Truth Social, “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.
“Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead.”
HOLY SHIT
DONALD TRUMP JUST GOT SHOT! pic.twitter.com/vyzbZrNb5W
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) July 13, 2024
The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was “appalled” by the “shocking scenes” seen on TV as the rally was being broadcast live across America as the shooting happened.
The Prime Minister said, “I am appalled by the shocking scenes at President Trump’s rally and we send him and his family our best wishes.
“Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.”
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the British government “condemns all forms of political violence in the strongest terms.”
Posting on X, he said, “As we monitor the shocking developments in Pennsylvania, our thoughts and best wishes are with President Trump – along with every victim and their families.”
Former Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it’s “a miracle that Donald Trump escaped an attempted assassination.”
Writing on X, he added, “As we give thanks for his safety we are reminded once again of the tragic fragility of democracy in the face of violence and unreason.
“Our thoughts are with the president and the Trump family.”
