Anthony Albanese and other world leaders have saluted the US Secret Service for their work and bravery in protecting US President Donald Trump and 2500 guests at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
“I am pleased to hear the President and the First Lady, along with all attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, are safe,” Australia’s Prime Minister said in a statement on Sunday.“We applaud the work of the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their swift action.”
Other international leaders also shared their support and relief that the President was uninjured in what is believed to have been a failed assassination attempt.
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney said on Facebook said he was relieved that the president, First Lady Melania Trump and all the guests are safe following the reports of gunfire.
“Political violence has no place in any democracy and my thoughts are with all those who have been shaken by this disturbing event,” he said.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum also said it was “good” that Mr Trump and his wife are safe following the event.
“We send them our respect. Violence must never be the way,” she said.
The British ambassador to the United States, Christian Turner, and some other embassy officials were also in attendance at the dinner.
He said on X that he and others were “grateful for the swift and professional response of the secret service”.
“We are thankful that the President and those in attendance were unharmed & our best wishes are with the injured officer,” Turner said.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a post on X that he and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, were “shocked” by the attempted assassination.
“We are relieved that the President and the First Lady are safe and strong,” he said.
“We send our wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the wounded police officer and salute the US Secret Service for their swift and decisive action.”
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