World leaders have reacted with strong condemnation and relief after a shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., where President Donald Trump and other senior officials were evacuated to safety.
Leaders across different regions described the attack as an unacceptable act of political violence and expressed concern for those affected.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and his wife were “shocked” by the incident and welcomed confirmation that the President and First Lady were safe, while also praising the swift response of security personnel.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum stressed that violence can never be justified, extending her wishes for the well-being of Trump and the First Lady.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed similar sentiments, stating that political violence has no place in any democracy and offering support to those shaken by the event.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi also voiced relief over the safety of those involved. Modi emphasized that violence must be unequivocally condemned and has no place in democratic societies.
From the Middle East, the Palestinian Authority leadership condemned the attack and rejected all forms of violence, while the United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry described the incident as a deplorable act.
According to officials, the shooting triggered panic inside the venue as hundreds of attendees were evacuated and security forces quickly responded.
One police officer was injured during the incident, though authorities confirmed that President Trump, the First Lady, and other officials were unharmed.
Investigations are ongoing, and the motive behind the attack remains under review.
