Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi expressed Egypt’s condemnation of the assassination attempt on former United States President – and current candidate – Donald Trump during an election rally on 13 July. The Egyptian leader called the incident “treacherous” and wished Trump a speedy recovery. Al-Sisi’s administration previously had a positive relationship with the United States government during Trump’s presidency from 2016 to 2020. The two leaders have exchanged compliments and appreciation several times during their meetings. WHAT HAPPENED? Trump was injured in an apparent assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening, according to a statement from the FBI. A live coverage of the event recorded the sound of multiple gunshots being fired during Trump’s speech, with one shot grazing the upper part of his right ear. The former president was swiftly evacuated from the stage to his motorcade, with blood falling on his right ear and cheek. The presidential candidate raised his fists and shouted “Fight!” to the crowd shortly before being escorted away from the danger — sparking cheers and shouts of support. The incident resulted in one spectator’s death and critical injuries to several…
