Trump Safe After Apparent Assassination Attempt, Zelensky and Kremlin React

Sep 16, 2024, 09:42 AM

Former US President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt, which has been condemned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky expressed relief that Trump was unharmed and emphasized that political violence has no place in the world. The Kremlin commented on the incident, highlighting alleged Ukrainian links to the shooter and warning that 'playing with fire' has consequences. The Kremlin also noted that the political struggle in the United States is escalating and that the US campaign is intensifying. The suspect in the assassination attempt has been apprehended.