President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed both shock and relief in response to the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, stating his gratitude for Trump’s safety. Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lankans have also endured political violence and urged adherence to laws that protect democracy.
The above statement was published in the local newspaper the Daily Mirror’s online platform.
The incident occurred on Saturday at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman opened fire towards the stage, striking Trump in the ear. The attack resulted in one spectator’s death, critically injuring two others, and causing chaos at the event.
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