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World leaders around the world have expressed horror and utmost concern over the violent attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters. Boris Johnson, the British prime minister, has called the violent occupation of Congress and the Senate "shameful" and called on Trump to leave the White House peacefully. "The United States defends democracy around the world and now it is vital that there be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power ," he said. "Joe Biden's new presidency will overcome the stage of tension, uniting the American people," wrote Pedro Sánchez, president of the Government, on his official Twitter profile. "Shocking scenes in Washington, DC," tweeted Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General.
The result of the elections must be respected ." Wikipedia reveals the 25 topics that have interested the most in 2020: COVID-19, US elections... Justen Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, also expressed his concern via Twitter: "My fellow citizens are deeply shocked and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States." " Violence will never be Europe Cell Phone Number List able to nullify the will of the people ," he summarized. "Democracy in America must endure, and it will." For his part, Simon Coveney, the Irish foreign minister, was much harsher and condemned the violent rioters. "Shocking and deeply sad scenes in Washington DC. This must be called out for what it is: a deliberate assault on democracy by a sitting president and his supporters, attempting to overturn a free and fair election! " Conveney said . "The world is watching! Let's hope calm is restored.
Scott Morrison, Australia's Conservative Prime Minister, called the events "very distressing." "We followed with concern the internal events that followed the United States presidential elections, up to the attempted assault of the Congress building by protesters, the statement reads . " We ask that the situation be handled with sobriety, moderation, temperance and common sense and we are clear that the United States will overcome this internal political crisis with maturity." Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, also referred to what happened with a tweet : " Never, even thinking wildly, could I have imagined the dangerous events related to mob violence that are taking place in Washington DC" . Media outlets around the world interrupted their local coverage to televise the events. A major French television news outlet, BFM TV, called the occupation of Congress and the Senate "Le coup de force de Trump" or a "pro-Trump power grab.