Dutch PM “shocked” by Trump assassination attempt; Condemns all political violence

Several politicians expressed their support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday night after he was shot at during a campaign rally. Trump was injured but is otherwise doing well. At least two people, including 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks, were killed.

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This slow-motion video shows Donald Trump just barely tilting his head mere milliseconds before the shot was fired.

God Bless America 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/M69tiK7Lr5

— JAKE (@JakeGagain) July 14, 2024

Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced on X that he was shocked by the attack on Donald Trump. "It is a relief that he escaped with minor injuries. I wish him and his loved ones every strength for their recovery. My thoughts are with everyone involved," the Prime Minister wrote. Furthermore, the Dutch Prime Minister emphasized that political violence is "completely unacceptable."

Geschokt door de aanslag op oud-president en huidige presidentskandidaat Donald Trump. Het is een opluchting dat hij er met lichte verwondingen van af is gekomen. Ik wens hem en zijn naasten veel sterkte met het herstel. Mijn gedachten gaan uit naar alle betrokkenen.

Politiek…

— Dick Schoof (@MinPres) July 14, 2024

"Violence never, never, never belongs in a democracy," wrote D66 MP Jan Paternotte. "The attack on Trump is dramatic for American democracy. I hope that he recovers quickly, that the culprits are brought to justice, and that Americans can make their choice in November without further violence."

Geweld hoort nooit, nooit, nooit thuis in een democratie.

De aanslag op Trump is dramatisch voor de Amerikaanse democratie. Ik hoop dat hij snel herstelt, dat gerechtigheid komt waar de schuld ligt en dat de Amerikanen in november hun keuze kunnen maken zonder verder geweld.

— Jan Paternotte (@jpaternotte) July 13, 2024

PVV leader Geert Wilders tweeted an emoji of a muscle-flexing next to a photo of Trump raising his fist after being taken from the stage. Wilders also wrote "God Bless America."

President Trump 💪 pic.twitter.com/S334O7FD1C

— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) July 13, 2024

God Bless America.

God Bless the 45th President of the United States.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) July 13, 2024

Wilders also wrote that this kind of attack could also happen in the Netherlands, especially against right-wing politicians. "Don't underestimate it. The hatred towards right-wing politicians is also unprecedented in our country. Their security should be significantly increased where necessary," he said on X.

D66 leader Rob Jetten said on X on Sunday morning that the presidential election was now "even more dangerous." "I hope that American politicians show the responsibility and leadership to bring people together now and stand together for their democracy," he said.

De presidentsverkiezingen zullen nu nog meer beladen zijn. Ik hoop dat de Amerikaanse politici de verantwoordelijkheid en het leiderschap tonen om nu mensen bij elkaar te brengen en samen te staan voor hun democratie.

— Rob Jetten (@RobJetten) July 14, 2024

Birgitta Tazelaar, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States, was shocked about the attack and wished Trump a quick recovery.

Horrified by the images coming from the campaign rally in Pennsylvania. My heart goes out to the victims.
I wish former President Trump a quick recovery.

— Birgitta Tazelaar (@NLAmbassadorUSA) July 14, 2024

Other MPs, including Pepijn van Houwelingen (FVD) and Dennis Ram (PVV), shared photos and videos of Trump raising his fist.