Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reached out to former U.S. President Donald Trump following the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13.
During the call, El-Sisi reiterated his condemnation of all forms of violence, terrorism, and hatred, emphasizing the close ties and strategic partnership between Egypt and the U.S.
Trump expressed his appreciation for El-Sisi’s concern and thanked him for the kind gesture, according to Egyptian Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady.
Following the shocking incident at Trump’s rally, which is expected to heighten political tensions ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, El-Sisi condemned the attack. He expressed his concern over the incident in a statement on Facebook, affirming Egypt’s condemnation of the violence.
“I followed up the treacherous attack on former president and presidential nominee Donald Trump with concern, and I reiterate Egypt’s condemnation of the incident,” El-Sisi wrote on his Facebook page.