Donald Trump shooting leaves Trudeau ‘sickened’ as leaders condemn violence

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a failed assassination attempt on former U.S. president Donald Trump has left him “sickened.”

Trump was injured after a shooting unfolded during a rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday that left two people dead, including the shooter. Law officials say it was a failed assassination attempt.

“I’m sickened by the shooting at former President Trump. It cannot be overstated — political violence is never acceptable,” Trudeau said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).

“My thoughts are with former President Trump, those at the event, and all Americans.”

Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the political divide reacted to the shooting.

I’m sickened by the shooting at former President Trump. It cannot be overstated — political violence is never acceptable. My thoughts are with former President Trump, those at the event, and all Americans.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) <a href=«https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1812287972852572349?ref_src=» https:>July 14, 2024

The Secret Service said it killed the suspected shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attacked from an elevated position outside the rally venue.

Two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press investigators believe the weapon was bought by Crooks’ father at least six months ago.

The officials said federal agents were still working to understand when and how Crooks, a registered Republican voter in Pennsylvania according to state records, obtained the gun and gather additional information about him as they worked to try to identify a possible motive.

A barrage of gunfire set off panic Saturday, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the right ear, was surrounded by Secret