President Yoweri Museveni has sent sympathy messages to former US President Donald Trump who survived an assassination while campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania on Monday.
In a post he shared on social media, Museveni condoles with families of Americans who lost lives, but also condemned the attack on Trump which he blamed on violence in US politics. He said these acts threaten democracy.
President Yoweri Museveni’s message to Donald Trump in full:
I learnt of the assassination attempt on His Excellency Donald Trump’s life on Saturday, July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
On behalf of the Government and people of Uganda, and on my own behalf, I wish to convey our deep and heartfelt sympathies to His Excellency. At the same time, I condemn this despicable and cowardly assassination attempt that put his life and that of his supporters at risk.
I also extend my deepest condolences to the family that lost their loved one. As freedom fighters and peace-lovers, we condemn political violence because it threatens democracy wherever it manifests.
I wish His Excellency and all those injured a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
