President Museveni Condemns Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
Following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Museveni condemned the attack, offering heartfelt sympathies to Trump and the families involved. He emphasized the importance of peace and democracy, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured.
President Yoweri Museveni has expressed his condolences and condemnation following an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 13, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
“I learned of the assassination attempt on His Excellency Donald Trump’s life on Saturday, July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania,” President Museveni stated on Tuesday 16th July, 2024 in a message posted on X.
“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.”
President Museveni strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a “despicable and cowardly assassination attempt that put his life and that of his supporters at risk.”
In addition to expressing his sympathies to Trump, President Museveni extended his condolences to the family affected by the violence. “I also extend my deepest condolences to the family that lost their loved one. As freedom fighters and peace-lovers, we condemn political violence because it threatens democracy wherever it manifests.”
The Ugandan president concluded his statement by wishing Trump and the injured a swift recovery. “I wish His Excellency and all those injured a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”
