Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico found the assassination attempts on former US President Donald Trump and on himself to be similar.
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The Slovak Prime Minister noted that the scenario of the assassination attempt on Trump and on him is an “exact copy.”
The scenario is a carbon copy. Trump’s political opponents try to shut him up, and when they fail, they pester the public so much that some poor guy takes up arms. And now we will see talk of the need for reconciliation, appeasement and forgiveness, Fico wrote.
Other world leaders also reacted to the assassination attempt.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:
Political violence is never acceptable. My thoughts are with all Americans.
Argentine President Javier Miley:
The desperation of leftists around the world who see their vile power ending and are willing to destabilize democracy and promote violence is not surprising. I look forward to fair, peaceful and democratic elections in the US.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen:
I am deeply shocked. I wish Donald Trump a speedy recovery and offer my condolences to the family of the innocent victim. Political violence has no place in a democracy.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer:
Political violence in any form has no place in our societies, and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.
French President Emmanuel Macron:
This is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz:
The attack on US presidential candidate Donald Trump is despicable. Such acts of violence threaten democracy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Maloney:
I offer my condolences and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Donald Trump, with the hope that in the months ahead, dialogue and responsibility will prevail over hatred and violence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
Sarah and I are in shock over the attack. We are praying for Donald Trump’s safety and speedy recovery.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
Deeply concerned about the attack on my friend Donald Trump. Strongly condemn this incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracy.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian:
China concerned about incident, Xi Jinping expresses condolences to US presidential candidate
An assassination attempt on the current Prime Minister of Slovakia, which took place on 15 May 2024 in the city of Handlová, as a result of which Robert Fico was injured and hospitalized.
The attacker was Slovak writer Juraj Cintula. He explained the attack by disagreement with the policy of the Slovak government. The attacker also repeatedly took part in events of the paramilitary organization Slovenskí Branci, which was banned in 2022 and which conducted military training for schoolchildren and supported the terrorist DPR and LPR.
Source: Racurs
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