Politicians react to assassination attempt on Trump

REPUBLICAN FORMER US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

"I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. 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. Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!"

DEMOCRATIC US PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

"I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. I'm grateful to hear that he's safe and doing well. I'm praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There's no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it."

DEMOCRATIC US VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS

"I have been briefed on the shooting at former President Trump's event in Pennsylvania. Doug and I are relieved that he is not seriously injured. We are praying for him, his family, and all those who have been injured and impacted by this senseless shooting. We are grateful to the United States Secret Service, first responders, and local authorities for their immediate action. Violence such as this has no place in our nation. We must all condemn this abhorrent act and do our part to ensure that it does not lead to more violence."

REPUBLICAN FORMER US PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

"Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following the cowardly attack on his life. And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for their speedy response."

DEMOCRATIC FORMER US PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

"There is absolutely no place for political violence in our democracy. Although we don't yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn't seriously hurt, and use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics. Michelle and I are wishing him a quick recovery."

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER ON X

"I am appalled by the shocking scenes at President Trump's rally and we send him and his family our best wishes. 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 ON X

"I send him my wishes for a speedy recovery. A spectator has died, several are injured. It is a tragedy for our democracies. France shares the shock and indignation of the American people."

GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ ON X

"The attack on US presidential candidate Donald Trump is despicable. I wish him a speedy recovery. My thoughts are also with the people who were affected by the attack. Such acts of violence threaten democracy."

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY ON X

"I am appalled to learn about the shooting of former US President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania. Such violence has no justification and no place anywhere in the world. Never should violence prevail.

"I am relieved to learn that Donald Trump is now safe and wish him a speedy recovery. My condolences go out to the close ones of this attack's victim, a rally attendee. I extend my wishes for strength to everyone who is horrified by this event. I wish America emerges stronger from this."

CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU ON X

"I'm sickened by the shooting at former president Trump. It cannot be overstated - political violence is never acceptable. My thoughts are with former President Trump, those at the event, and all Americans."

INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI

"Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people."

CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING STATEMENT

"President Xi Jinping has expressed his condolences to former President Trump."

NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER CHRISTOPHER LUXON ON X

"I'm shocked by the events at Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally today. My thoughts are with the former president, his family and the victims of this attack. No country should encounter such political violence."

EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN ON X

"I am deeply shocked by the shooting that took place during former President Trump's campaign rally. 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."

Australian Associated Press