Such acts of politically-motivated violence undermine democracy – Akufo-Addo on assassination attempt on Trump
Such acts of politically-motivated violence undermine democracy – Akufo-Addo on assassination attempt on Trump
The assassination attempt on former President of the United States of America Donald Trump undermines the democracy and peace of the United States and the world at large, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said.
Mr Akufo-Addo condemned the assassination attempt on Trump after sending heartfelt wishes and to Trump and the people of America during this ‘difficult time’.
In a post on his X platform, Mr Akufo-Addo said “On behalf of the Government and people of Ghana, I condemn in the strongest terms the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.”
Trump was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, with Secret Service agents swarming the former president after a series of gunshots. He was quickly bundled off stage and into a waiting vehicle and has since returned home to New Jersey.
The FBI say they are treating the incident as an assassination attempt.
In a post to his Truth Social network, Trump said a bullet pierced the “upper part” of his right ear. Earlier, his spokesperson said he was receiving treatment at a local medical centre.
“I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin,” Trump wrote. “Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening.”
On behalf of the Government and people of Ghana, I condemn in the strongest terms the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. @USEmbassyGhana pic.twitter.com/pNAO6O6dEa
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) July 15, 2024
Blood was clearly visible on Trump’s ear and face as protection officers rushed him away.
The FBI statement added that the incident is an “active and ongoing investigation”.
Pennsylvania police say there are no further threats following the shooting.
The suspect was shot dead at the scene by US Secret Service officers, the agency’s spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said. He added that one bystander was killed in the shooting and two others were critically injured.
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