By Ziyah News Network Reporter
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has joined other world leaders in condemning the assassination attempt on USA presidential election Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
The attack, which is now known to have been perpetrated by a 20 year old Thomas Matthew Crooks, had two fatalities including the shooter, and injuring a couple attendees and Trump who could be seen with blood stains on his right ear.
In his statement, President Mnangagwa said he was shocked at the incident and oh his behalf and that of the people of Zimbabwe condemn the attack
“Zimbabwe followed the news of the attack on the former United States of America President and presumptive Republican Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Donald Trump, with shock and revulsion.”
“On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to extend to you, my heartfelt sympathy and condemnation of the cowardly attack, which also led to loss of life.”
He also said the people of Zimbabwe stand with the USA at this time wishing the injured including President Trump a speedy recovery
“We stand in solidarity with the Government and people of the United States in the wake of this unfortunate and tragic development. We wish the former President and the others who were injured, speedy recovery, and express our condolences to the family of the deceased.”
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