Uganda President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has released a statement following an assassination attempt on the Republican Party Presidential Candidate and former US President Donald Trump.

Museveni full message

I learnt of the assassination attempt on His Excellency Donald Trump’s life on Saturday, July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

On behalf of the Government and people of Uganda, and on my own behalf, I wish to convey our deep and heartfelt sympathies to His Excellency. At the same time, I condemn this despicable and cowardly assassination attempt that put his life and that of his supporters at risk.

I also extend my deepest condolences to the family that lost their loved one. As freedom fighters and peace-lovers, we condemn political violence because it threatens democracy wherever it manifests.

I wish His Excellency and all those injured a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.