PM Kishida Reacts to Reports of Shooting Incident at Trump Rally; Says We Must Stand Against Violence

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
11:02 JST, July 14, 2024
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, “We must stand firm against any form of violence that challenges democracy,” in a post on X on Sunday morning, after the reports of a shooting incident at former U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign rally. He also wished Trump a speedy recovery in the post.
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