International reaction to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
A shooting incident occurred at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., attended by U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials. No injuries were reported among the President, the First Lady, or the attendees. Global leaders, including Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, condemned the incident as an act of political violence. EU officials Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas also denounced the attack, emphasizing the need to protect democratic institutions and press freedom. King Charles III of the United Kingdom expressed relief regarding the safety of those involved, as officials currently evaluate whether the event will affect his scheduled state visit to the U.S. Leaders from Canada, Israel, Mexico, India, and Pakistan also issued statements of concern and condemnation. Investigations are ongoing, and international communication channels remain active to assess the security situation.