Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has often disagreed with Trump, called the incident at the Washington Hilton hotel a “disturbing event”.
“I am thankful that the President, the First Lady, and all guests are safe after reports of gunfire at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington tonight. Political violence is unacceptable in any democracy, and my thoughts are with everyone affected by this troubling event,” Carney stated in a post on X.
I am thankful that the President, the First Lady, and all guests are safe following reports of gunfire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington tonight.
Political violence is unacceptable in any democracy and my thoughts are with all those who have been affected by…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) April 26, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum remarked that it was “good to know President Trump and his wife are safe after the recent occurrences”.
“We offer them our respect. Violence should never be a method,” Sheinbaum stated.
Qué bueno que el presidente Trump y su esposa se encuentren bien, tras los recientes acontecimientos. Le enviamos nuestro respeto. La violencia no debe ser nunca el camino.
— Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@Claudiashein) April 26, 2026
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his satisfaction that all participants were unharmed. “We commend the efforts of the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their swift response,” he mentioned in a statement.
I am pleased to hear the President and the First Lady, along with all attendees at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, are safe.
We commend the efforts of the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their swift response.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) April 26, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his relief that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President J D Vance were safe and unharmed after the security incident at the White House Correspondents’ dinner in Washington.
Modi affirmed that violence has no place in a democracy and should be clearly condemned.
“I am relieved to hear that President Trump, the First Lady, and Vice President are safe and unhurt following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I wish them continued safety and well-being. Violence holds no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned,” Modi said in a post on X.
I am relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2026
Delcy Rodriguez, acting President of Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro’s capture by US forces, condemned the attack on Trump.
“We send our best wishes to them and all participants of the Correspondent’s dinner. Violence is never an option for those who uphold the values of peace,” she wrote on X.
We strongly condemn the attempted attack against President @realDonaldTrump and his wife, Melania Trump. We extend our best wishes to them and to all attendees of the Correspondent’s Dinner. Violence is never an option for those who uphold the values of peace.
— Delcy Rodríguez (@delcyrodriguezv) April 26, 2026
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed his condemnation of the incident via social media, stating he was “deeply shocked” by the news.
“I am relieved to hear that President Trump, the First Lady, and other participants are safe,” Sharif mentioned.
Deeply shocked by the disturbing shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., a short while ago.
Relieved to know that President Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees are safe.
My thoughts and prayers are with him, and I wish…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 26, 2026
