Erdogan Condemns Attack: Support for Trump and Press Freedom
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Erdogan condemned the attack as an assault on democracy and press freedom, and was relieved that Donald and Melania Trump were unharmed.
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In the wake of a violent episode at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump to offer his support.
Erdogan firmly condemned the shooting, labeling it a 'heinous act against democracy and press freedom,' according to a statement from the Turkish presidency on X.
He further expressed relief in another statement on X, acknowledging that both President Trump and the First Lady, Melania Trump, had emerged from the incident unscathed.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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