KEIR Starmer said he was “appalled” at the shooting at a campaign rally for former US president Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Trump, who was “safe” according to a spokesman, said on his Truth Social media platform that a bullet had “pierced” his ear before he was dragged to the ground by Secret Service agents.
“Political violence in any form has no place in our societies and my thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.”Posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, he said: “As we monitor the shocking developments in Pennsylvania, our thoughts and best wishes are with President Trump – along with every victim and their families.”
He said on X: “There is no place for violence in the democratic process. I am relieved to hear reports that former president Trump is now safe.” Posting on Truth Social, Trump said: “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.Spokesman Steven Cheung added that Trump is “fine” and gives his thanks to “law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act”.
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