Australian PM says ‘no place for violence in democratic process’ after Trump assassination attempt

Anthony Albanese says he is relieved to hear Donald Trump is safe after shooting at campaign rally in Pennsylvania

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Anthony Albanese says he is relieved" that former US president Donald Trump is safe after a shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, calling the incident an inexcusable attack".

The Australian prime minister said there was no place for violence in the democratic process" as other politicians decried the assassination attempt four months out from the US presidential election.

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