NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed relief on Sunday that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were safe following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington.
On Saturday evening (local time), suspected gunshots were reportedly fired in the lobby of the Washington Hilton, leading to the evacuation of US President Donald Trump and other senior officials from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Taking to X, PM Modi condemned the attack and affirmed that “violence has no place in a democracy”. He also expressed well wishes to the US President and other cabinet members present at the event.
“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,” the PM wrote.
