Marcos sends prayers to Trump; condemns political violence
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday extended his well wishes to former US president Donald Trump moments after learning of the alleged assassination attempt against him.
"It is with great relief that we receive the news that former President Donald Trump is fine and well after the attempt to assassinate him. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family," Marcos said on X, formerly Twitter.
The chief executive also condemned "all forms of political violence."
"Together with all democracy loving peoples around the world, we condemn all forms of political violence. The voice of the people must always remain supreme," he said.
The 78-year-old Trump was rushed to a hospital on Sunday morning (Manila time) after being shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The Secret Service has reported that "the former president is safe."
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