President Museveni Condemns Attempted Assassination of Former US President Trump

President Yoweri Museveni has condemned the attempted assassination of America’s former President, Donald Trump, over the weekend at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, calling the act despicable and cowardly.

“I learnt of the assassination attempt on His Excellency Donald Trump’s life on Saturday, July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. On behalf of the Government and people of Uganda, and on my own behalf, I wish to convey our deep and heartfelt sympathies to His Excellency,” Museveni said.

Museveni’s condemnation reflects his strong stance against political violence and emphasizes the importance of peaceful political processes globally. This sentiment aligns with the international reaction to the incident, which has drawn widespread attention and concern.

“I condemn this despicable and cowardly assassination attempt that put his life and that of his supporters at risk,” Museveni noted.

Museveni also extended his deepest condolences to the family that lost a loved one during the incident. He added, “As freedom fighters and peace-lovers, we condemn political violence because it threatens democracy wherever it manifests. I wish His Excellency and all those injured a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”

Trump was targeted days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. He was shot in the ear and whisked off the stage at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after gunshots rang through the crowd.

Trump’s campaign announced Monday that the former president was doing “fine” after the shooting, which pierced the upper part of his right ear. The shooter was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, who was fatally shot by Secret Service operatives.