Former President Barack Obama condemned the armed attack at the correspondents' dinner at the White House, where Donald Trump also participated. He emphasized the importance of rejecting violence in democracy.

Former American President Barack Obama condemned the violent incident that took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where his successor, Donald Trump, was also present. In a statement on his X account, Obama stated that, although the details of the attack's motivations are still unclear, it is everyone's duty to reject violence in democracy. The incident occurred during Trump's first dinner with the correspondents as president, when a 31-year-old man opened fire outside the ballroom, armed with a rifle, a handgun, and several knives. The Secret Service confirmed that the president and First Lady are safe, and the suspect has been arrested. Obama expressed relief that the injured agent will be okay, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.