Scholz condemns 'despicable' assassination attempt on Trump

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday called the assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump "despicable", and said political violence posed a threat to democracy.

"The attack on US presidential candidate Donald Trump is despicable. I wish him a speedy recovery. My thoughts are also with the people who were affected by the attack. Such acts of violence threaten democracy," Scholz said on X.

AFP