Tinubu condemns attack on Trump as “distasteful”, against democratic norms

President Bola Tinubu has strongly criticized the recent assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump.

The incident occurred during a political rally on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Pennsylvania, US, where Trump narrowly escaped harm.

Reflecting on the ordeal, Trump recounted, “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.”

Authorities revealed that 20-year-old Thomas Crooks fired multiple gunshots during the rally, resulting in one fatality and injuries to two others. The Secret Service reported that Crooks fired from “an elevated position outside the rally” and was swiftly “neutralized” by agents.

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In a statement released personally and shared on his official X handle on Sunday, Tinubu expressed his dismay over the attack, labeling it as “distasteful” and stressing that such actions are unacceptable within democratic societies.

President Tinubu emphasized that violence has no place in democracy and conveyed his well wishes for Trump’s speedy recovery. He stated, “I extend my sympathies to the former President and wish him relief. I also condole with the family of the deceased and those wounded and wish them a quick recovery.”

Furthermore, Tinubu affirmed Nigeria’s solidarity with the United States during this challenging time.

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