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FMJ condemns political violence after foiled assassination attempt vs Trump
By Nidz Godino
“It is with great relief that we receive the news that former President Donald Trump is fine and well after attempt to assassinate him…our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined former and current world leaders in condemning attempted assassination of Republican Party candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump during his political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Marcos issued his statement against political violence on his social media accounts hours after former U.S. President was shot in the right ear while one rally attendee and shooter were left lead.
“Together with all democracy-loving peoples around the world, we condemn all forms of political violence… voice of the people must always remain supreme,” he stressed.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secret Service, security detail of current and past U.S. Presidents, said Republican Party candidate is safe.
One bystander, alleged shooter of Trump, was confirmed dead after being shot by Secret Service snipers, according to media reports.
U.S. President Joe Biden, Trump’s Presidential opponent during 2020 Presidential elections, led condemnation of shooting incident.
“I’m grateful to hear he’s safe and doing well… I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information, Jill and I are grateful to Secret Service for getting him to safety…there’s no place for this kind of violence in America…we must unite as one nation to condemn it ” Biden said in statement shortly after incident.
Former U.S. president George Bush also condemned attack against Trump, calling it “cowardly” act.
“Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following cowardly attack on his life…and we commend men and women of Secret Service for their speedy response,” Bush said in statement on X (formerly Twitter).
Former U.S. president Barack Obama likewise condemned shooting incident.
“There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy…although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics… Michelle and I are wishing him quick recovery,” Obama said in statement on X.
Aside from former U.S. presidents and politicians, other world leaders also reacted with shock to attempted assassination.
Newly-elected U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer condemned shooting incident, saying political violence has “no place in our societies.”
“I am appalled by shocking scenes at President Trump’s rally and we send him and his family our best wishes,” Labor Party leader said in statement.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also spoke out against political attacks, saying “we must stand firm against any form of violence challenges democracy.”
Australia’s Anthony Albanese described shooting as “concerning and confronting”, expressing his relief that Trump is safe.
“There is no place for violence in democratic process,” Albanese said in statement.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Luxon shared similar sentiment, saying “no country should encounter such political violence.”
Trump held his campaign rally in Pennsylvania ahead of Republican Party National Convention which would be held from July 16 to July 19 (Manila time). Convention will select party’s nominees for president and vice president for 2024 U.S. Presidential election on November 5.
Biden, incumbent president, also eyes re-election in November polls running for Democrats.
If both are re-elected as nominees for their respective parties, this would be first presidential rematch in U.S. elections since 1950s.
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