World leaders expressed shock after a shooter charged a glitzy media gala in Washington on Saturday night, attended by US President Donald Trump, and relief that there were no casualties.

US law enforcement said the sole suspect, armed with “a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives,” has been detained and will face charges Monday in federal court.

Here is how leaders reacted:

United Kingdom

Britain’s prime minister said he was “shocked by the scenes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington overnight.”

“Any attack on democratic institutions or on the freedom of the press must be condemned in the strongest possible terms,” Starmer wrote on X on Sunday.

France

French President Emmanuel Macron said the incident was “unacceptable”.

“Violence has no place in a democracy,” he said on X. “I extend my full support to Donald Trump.”

Italy

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her “full solidarity” and “sincere closeness” to Trump, the First Lady, Vance, and all those present at the gala, saying that “no political hatred can find space in our democracies. We will not allow fanaticism to poison the places of free debate and information.”

Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his concern in a post by condemning the attempted attack, saying that “violence has no place in a democracy. We decide by majorities, not by the gun.”

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz and President Zardari condemned the attack as well. Shehbaz wrote he was “deeply shocked by the disturbing shooting incident.”

“Relieved to know that President Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees are safe. My thoughts and prayers are with him, and I wish him continued safety and well-being,” he wrote on X.

President Zardari also strongly condemned the shooting incident, calling it an act of terror.

Israel

The Israeli prime minister said he and his wife, Sara, were shocked by the attempted assassination of Trump.

“We are relieved that the President and the First Lady are safe and strong,” Netanyahu wrote on X.

“We send our wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the wounded police officer and salute the US Secret Service for their swift and decisive action.”

India

The prime minister of India said he was “relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed.”

“I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned,” Modi wrote on X.

Turkiye

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan condemned “the attempted armed attack that took place last night at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington. It is gratifying for us that no one was injured, especially President Trump and his esteemed wife Melania.”

He added, “in democracies, struggles are waged with ideas; there is no place for any form of violence.”

Canada

The Canadian prime minister said he was “relieved that the President, the First Lady, and all guests are safe.”

“Political violence has no place in any democracy, and my thoughts are with all those who have been shaken by this disturbing event,” Carney wrote on X.

Mexico

The Mexican president wrote on X that “it is good that President Trump and his wife are safe following the recent events. We send them our respect.”

“Violence must never be the way,” Sheinbaum added.

Spain

Spain’s prime minister condemned what he called “the attack that took place tonight against President (Trump).”

“Violence is never the answer. Humanity will only move forward through democracy, coexistence, and peace,” Sanchez wrote on X.

Hungary

Hungary’s outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban, a Trump ally, said: “There’s no place for violence in politics”.

European Union Foreign Policy Chief

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Sunday that “political violence has no place in a democracy”.

Kallas said she was “relieved” there were no casualties, adding: “An event meant to honour a free press should never become a scene of fear.”

Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took to X, saying she was relieved that the US President was “safe after the terrifying gunshots,” adding that, “violence can never be tolerated anywhere in the world.”