International leaders condemn attack at White House correspondents' dinner

A shooting occurred on Saturday during the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington D.C., attended by U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials. Authorities confirmed that President Trump, the First Lady, and all attendees remained safe. Global leaders, including Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, condemned the act as an attack on democratic institutions. Buckingham Palace stated that King Charles expressed relief regarding the President's safety, while discussions are ongoing to determine if the event impacts the King's scheduled official visit to the U.S. beginning the following day. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that political violence has no place in a democracy. Other global figures, including the leaders of Canada, Israel, Mexico, India, and Pakistan, also expressed shock or relief. Investigations into the security incident are currently underway.