‘Violence Should Never Be The Way’: How Global Leaders Reacted To White House Shooting Incident

Last Updated:April 26, 2026, 09:43 IST

Secret Service personnel and other authorities rushed into the banquet hall as hundreds of guests took cover under tables.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: Global leaders, along with allies and political foes of US President Donald Trump, responded to the shooting incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting the President, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and others to be evacuated on Saturday.

Shots were reported as guests ducked for cover, though officials said Trump was uninjured and no casualties were immediately confirmed.

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Secret Service personnel and other authorities rushed into the banquet hall as hundreds of guests took cover under tables. Shouts of “Out of the way, sir!" and calls to duck were heard. The banquet hall, where hundreds of journalists, celebrities and national leaders were waiting for Trump’s speech, was evacuated immediately.

Meanwhile, a suspect has been taken into custody.

How Global Leaders Reacted?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed relief that the US President, First Lady, and Vice President are safe after the security incident. He also condemned the incident, saying that violence has no place in a democracy.

“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 unequivocally condemned," he said in a post on X.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also expressed relief that Trump and the First Lady are keeping safe.

“It’s great that President Trump and his wife are doing well after the recent events. We send our respect. Violence should never be the way," she said in a post on X.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has seen tensions widen between his country and the US, said he was relieved that Trump and all in attendance at the dinner were safe.

“Political violence has no place in any democracy and my thoughts are with all those who have been shaken by this disturbing event," he said on X.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, “political violence is absolutely unacceptable." Senator Mark Kelly wrote on X that he was “thankful that the President and others at the correspondents’ dinner are safe, and for the quick response from law enforcement."

“Relieved everyone at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is safe tonight based on initial reports," California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “A free press is foundational to our country. Violence is never acceptable."

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