Opinion

World Leaders Shocked And Saddened By Events On Capitol Hill

217 Views

The entire world watched as Wednesday’s events on Capitol Hill unfolded and many world leaders expressed their concern and condemned the violence that took place.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, “Disgraceful scenes in the U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.”

Canadian Prime Minister told a Vancouver news outlet, “There is an important electoral process unfolding in the United States and I think we all want it and need it to unfold properly and peacefully. And so we certainly hope things will calm down.”

Turkey’s foreign ministry urged calm in a statement and Parliament Speaker Mustafa Sentop emphasized the importance of “law and democracy” on Twitter.

“We follow the events in the USA with concern and invite the parties to calmness,” said Sentop. “We believe that problems will always be solved within law and democracy. As Turkey, we have always been in favor of the law and democracy and we recommend it to everyone.”

European Union leader Joseph Borrell Fontelles said, “In the eyes of the world American democracy tonight appears under siege. This is an unseen assault on US democracy, its institutions, and the rule of law. This is not America. The election results of 3 November must be fully respected.”

Ukraine foreign affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed his concern over the events on Capitol Hill.
“Concerning scenes in Washington, D.C. I’m confident American democracy will overcome this challenge,” he said. “The rule of law & democratic procedures need to be restored as soon as possible. This is important not only for the U.S. but for Ukraine and the entire democratic world as well.”
Several domestic leaders from both parties chimed in to condemn the rioting as well.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called the violence “so un-American” and told Fox News’ Bill Hemmer, “I condemn any of this violence. I could not be more disappointed in the way our country looks at this very moment. People are getting hurt.”

Police confirmed that one woman has died from a gunshot wound sustained while protesters clashed with police officers.

Previous House Speaker's Own House Is Vandalised With Graffiti And Pig's Blood
Next Stunned Witness Covered In Blood After Fatal Capitol Shooting