Former US president Barack Obama on Sunday denounced the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, stressing that violence has no place in a democratic society and praising the response of security personnel.
In a post on X, Obama said, “Although we don't yet have the details about the motives behind last night's shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, it's incumbent upon all us to reject the idea that violence has any place in our democracy.” He added, “It's also a sobering reminder of the courage and sacrifice that US Secret Service Agents show every day. I'm grateful to them - and thankful that the agent who was shot is going to be okay.”
