The President of Azerbaijan Condemns Armed Attack on Trump at Pennsylvania Rally
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has denounced the armed attack on former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The incident, which has sent shockwaves across the political landscape, drew swift condemnation from leaders worldwide.
Aliyev expressed his sentiments on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, stating, "Appalled and shocked by the attack on President Trump. We strongly condemn this act of political violence. We wish President Trump a soonest recovery."
The assault occurred during one of Trump’s campaign events as he seeks to secure the Republican nomination for the upcoming presidential election. Details surrounding the attack remain sparse, but local authorities have confirmed that Trump was injured and is receiving medical attention.
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