Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, describing it as a stark reminder that violence must be rejected in democratic societies.
In a statement on Sunday, Mitsotakis said: “The attack during the White House correspondents’ dinner is a strong reminder that violence has no place in democracy.”
He expressed relief that those in attendance, including US President Donald Trump and the First Lady, were unharmed, but stressed the seriousness of the incident.
“It is a relief that the President of the United States, the First Lady and all the other that were there are safe, but such incidents can never be tolerated. The protection of democratic institutions is non-negotiable,” Mitsotakis said.
