TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA, 外交部) expressed concern and extended condolences on Monday (July 15) regarding the former U.S. President Donald Trump shooting incident a day earlier. The ministry also strongly condemned any form of political violence.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) immediately called Raymond Greene (谷立言), director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), to convey President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) concern.
A gunman shot Trump on Sunday during a campaign rally, striking him above the right ear. Trump, who faces no life-threatening injuries, was about to receive the Republican nomination for president.
The rally, a significant event in Trump's campaign, was disrupted by the unexpected attack. The incident has drawn international attention and raised questions about security measures at political events.
