US actresses Ashley Judd and Yusuf/Cat Stevens are among the celebrities who have condemned the political violence following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Judd sent his best wishes to the former US president, who said on his social media platform Truth that a bullet “pierced” his ear after shots were fired at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Suspected shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was killed, while the FBI confirmed that one person in the crowd had died.
Judd, a Democratic activist, said in a statement on Instagram: “Any political violence of any kind, in any setting, against any people is wrong.”
“I would never want Mr. Trump to be hurt.
“He is a human being with a family, just like me. My father and I hope he is well and send courage to his family.
“My condolences go out to all those present who have been affected by such a treacherous experience, and especially to the families of the deceased.
“America, we are and must be better than political violence.
“I thank all of you for demonstrating your humanity in this difficult moment.”
Folk singer-songwriter Yusuf/Cat Stevens called for peace after the shooting.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he wrote: “The direction the world and America are heading is frightening.
“Politics is racing along the edge of darkness while over a hundred thousand lives are being wiped out in the Holy Land. We just want peace.”
US singer Nancy Sinatra, 84, addressed gun control after the attack, writing: “Perhaps Mr. Trump will now support efforts for gun reform.”
50 Cent also responded to the popularity of his name on social media after the assassination, saying, “Trump gets shot and now I’m trending.”
The US rapper survived a shooting in 2000 and wrote a song about the attempt on his life called “Many Men (Wish Death)”, which can be found on his debut album “Get Rich Or Die Tryin’”.
Alongside his comment, 50 Cent shared the album cover with Trump’s face mounted on his body.