German ambassador in the USA condemns shots at Trump rally
The German ambassador spoke out against any form of politically motivated violence. "There is no place for political violence," he wrote on X.
At a campaign rally of the designated republican Presidential candidate Trump in the small town of Butler, shots were fired on a Saturday (local time). According to his own statements, the former President was shot in the ear, but according to his campaign team, he is doing "well". A bystander died and two others were seriously injured, according to the Secret Service. The alleged shooter was reportedly killed.
This incident caused shock in the US and internationally. After Biden, numerous politicians condemned politically motivated violence.
- The German ambassador to the USA strongly condemned the politically motivated shooting incident that occurred during an election campaign event for the US-President in Pennsylvania on a Saturday.
- Despite the chaotic events of the previous day in Butler, the US-President Donald Trump continued his Sunday schedule in Washington, attendings several meetings and public appearances.
- In reaction to the shooting, some European politicians expressed their concerns, with German officials calling for a peaceful and fair election process in the USA.
- The alleged shooter at the Trump campaign rally was reportedly a local resident from Butler, and it is still unclear if the incident was politically motivated or not.
- The US Secretary of State, in an interview with a German news outlet, assured the international community that the US-President's security was well-protected, and that the incident would not affect the election campaign.
