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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2024 11:01:04 GMT
The shooting of former U.S. President Donald Trump on the 13th prompted a series of condemnations from leaders of various countries, with French President Emmanuel Macron calling it a ``tragedy of democracy.'' "Violence is not justified and should not exist anywhere in the world," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wrote on X (formerly Twitter), wishing Trump a speedy recovery.
Mr. Macron expressed solidarity with the United States by saying on X, ``France shares the shock and outrage of the American people.'' British Prime Minister Starmer also wrote on X: "I am appalled by this shocking scene. There must be no political violence of any kind."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on X that he was "shocked." Italian Prime Minister Meloni said in a statement that he hopes "dialogue and responsibility will triumph over hatred and violence" in the upcoming election campaign.
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2024 12:55:19 GMT
In response to the shooting of former US President Donald Trump, Russian Presidential Spokesperson Peskov on the 14th said, ``We condemn any kind of violence in political struggles,'' and added, ``The Biden administration has created a "The atmosphere surrounding him caused the situation America is currently facing."
"It was clear to outsiders that Mr. Trump's life was in danger," he said.
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2024 18:45:35 GMT
[Washington Current Affairs] US President Biden told reporters at the White House on the 14th that he has ordered a review of "all security measures" for the Republican National Convention.
He also said, ``I'm really glad that Mr. Trump is doing well and recovering.''
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2024 19:44:07 GMT
Regarding the assassination attempt on former President Trump of the United States, President Biden said that the suspect's motive was unknown, and urged the public not to make assumptions about the motive.
US President Biden "I spoke to Donald Trump last night. I'm really glad he's well and recovering. It was a short but good conversation."
President Biden spoke about his conversation with Trump on the 14th, and once again condemned the incident, saying, ``There is no place for this kind of violence in America,'' and called for unity among the people.
He also said, ``There is no information that could lead to the suspect's motive,'' and urged people not to make assumptions about the suspect's motive.
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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2024 20:19:25 GMT
Shooting suspect was rejected from high school rifle club
The man suspected of shooting Donald Trump previously sought to join his high school’s rifle club, but was rejected and asked not to return, two students who were members of the team at the time told ABC News.
The suspect, Thomas Crooks, attended what was described as "preseason" for the rifle club, which is held before tryouts, but he did not make it to the tryouts, the two team members said. Both students said Crooks was a "bad shot," with one adding that he wasn't the right "fit."
"He didn't just not make the team -- he was asked not to come back because how bad of a shot he was. It was considered like, dangerous," classmate Jameson Myers told ABC News.
"On the first day of preseason, he basically couldn't even hit the target," Myers said.
The team’s coach declined to comment and referred questions to the school district. A spokesman for the school district did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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