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Sir Keir Starmer speaks out after Donald Trump rally shooter killed supporter as he tried to assassinate ex-president
By Harry Goodwin,
2 days ago
SIR Keir Starmer has spoken out after a shooter tried to assassinate former US President Donald Trump at a rally – killing one.
Trump was left bloodied after a bullet pierced his ear at the open-air event in Butler, Pennsylvania.
A defiant Donald Trump pumped his fist after he was grazed by a bullet AP The bullet pierced Trump’s ear, leaving him bloodied but ‘fine’ AP Sir Keir Starmer said he was ‘appalled’ by the shooting No 10 Downing Street / BEEM
Gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks , 20, was shot dead by Secret Service snipers shortly after opening fire.
While the former president survived the attack and is now safe, one supporter was killed and two others were critically injured.
Reacting to the assassination attempt, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “I am appalled by the shocking scenes at President Trump’s rally.
“We send him and his family our best wishes. Political violence in any form has no place in our societies.”
The Prime Minister added: “My thoughts are with all the victims of this attack.”
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: “The UK government condemns all forms of political violence in the strongest terms.”
He added: “We are monitoring the shocking developments in Pennsylvania.
“Our thoughts and best wishes are with President Trump – along with every victim and their families.”
Tory leader and former PM Rishi Sunak said: “Horrified by the attack in Pennsylvania.
“In a democracy, you must be able to speak freely and stand for what you believe in.”
Sunak added: “Violence and intimidation must never be allowed to prevail.
“My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump and the victims of this appalling attack.”
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss tweeted: “Pray for President Trump. Pray for America. The strength the world needs.”
US President Joe Biden said: “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.”
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