In a phone call, Turkish President Erdogan praises the US presidential candidate’s “brave stance” following the attack.

 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, describing it as an attack on democracy.

 

Erdogan expressed his sorrow for the incident and wished Trump, the 45th President of the United States and current presidential candidate, a speedy recovery during a phone call on Thursday.

 

According to a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Erdogan lauded Trump’s brave stance following the heinous attack and noted that the presidential challenger’s decision to continue his programmes without interruption strengthened democracy and demonstrated trust in the foresight of the American people.

 

Erdogan further highlighted that Trump exhibited strong leadership through his calls for unity, aimed at reducing polarisation and tension after the assassination attempt.

 

The Turkish president expressed hope that the upcoming US Presidential election in November would be beneficial for both the American people and Türkiye-US relations.

 

The Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban and the former Prime Minister of Great Britain Boris Johnson also had contacts with Trump.