Global Leaders Unite in Condemning Attack at White House Correspondents' Dinner

World leaders voiced relief on Sunday after the safe evacuation of U.S. President Donald Trump and top officials from the White House Correspondents' Dinner, following a shooting incident. The leaders universally condemned the act, emphasizing that political violence undermines the fabric of democracy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron were among those who responded on social media, stressing that violence has no place in democratic societies. They offered their support to Trump and condemned the shooting as a threat to democratic institutions and freedoms.

Australian, Canadian, and Italian leaders, alongside others, echoed these sentiments, praising swift actions from law enforcement and reiterating their commitment to upholding democratic values. The incident adds to President Trump's history of surviving three assassination attempts over recent years.

(With inputs from agencies.)