September 20, 2024

Turkish Pres. strongly condemns attempt to assassinate Trump


President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned on Sunday the assassination attempt against former US President and Republican candidate Donald Trump.

According to Anadolu Agency (AA), Erdogan said in an X statement that he “strongly condemn the assassination attempt against the 45th President of the United States and presidential candidate, Mr. Donald Trump”.

Erdogan extended his heartfelt wishes for Trump’s recovery, expressing solidarity with Trump, his family, and loved ones.

“I believe that the investigation into the attack will be conducted most effectively to ensure there is no shadow over the US elections and global stability.” He emphasized, “The perpetrators and masterminds must be brought to justice swiftly.” Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, just days before he was set to accept the Republican nomination for a third term The shooting resulted in the death of one spectator and critically injured two others.

The incident is being investigated as
a potential assassination attempt. The shooter — identified by the FBI as Mathew Crooks — was killed.

Source: Kuwait News Agency