Olaf Scholz Condemns Shooting of Donald Trump as Despicable Act

Germany's Olaf Scholz condemned the shooting of Donald Trump at a campaign rally, describing it as a threat to democracy. Scholz wished Trump a speedy recovery and expressed concern for those affected, emphasizing the dangers such acts pose to democratic processes.

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday condemned the shooting of US presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally, labeling the violent act as a despicable threat to democracy.

In a post on X, Scholz expressed his disdain, saying: "The attack on US presidential candidate Donald Trump is despicable. I wish him a speedy recovery. My thoughts are also with the people who were affected by the attack. Such acts of violence threaten democracy."

(With inputs from agencies.)