Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed relief over the safety of US President Donald Trump and other top leaders following the recent shooting incident near a high-profile event in Washington, DC.
In a statement on X, PM Modi said, “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.”
Condemning the attack, the Prime Minister stressed the need to reject violence in democratic societies.
“Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned,” he said.
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
The reaction comes after a shooting near the venue of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, where a suspect armed with weapons attempted to breach a security checkpoint before being apprehended.
The incident caused panic among attendees, with US Secret Service officials confirming that the president and other dignitaries were safely evacuated and a suspect was taken into custody.
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