'Deeply concerned by attack on my friend': PM Modi on Donald Trump assassination attempt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump and said he was deeply concerned by the attack on his "friend".  He said, "Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery." 

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people," he added.

Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2024

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden condemned the life-threatening attack on his Republican rival and predecessor Donald Trump and said “there is no place for this kind of violence in America”. Trump got injured during his election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania following an apparent series of gunshots. He was immediately escorted out of the venue by the Secret Service.

“I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that 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,” Biden said in a statement.

Blood was seen on Trump's face and ear as he reached with his right hand toward his neck. Multiple media reports said that several gunshots were heard while Trump was addressing the rally.

Both the Secret Service and Trump spokesperson have said that the former US president was fine.

“He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility,” Steven Cheung, Trump spokesperson said in a statement.

“Jill and I are grateful to the 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,” he said.

With inputs from agencies