Australian PM Calls for Calm and Unity After Trump’s Assassination Attempt

‘This is a time for unity, it’s a time for calm, it’s a time for allowing the authorities in the United States to do their jobs,’ said Anthony Albanese.

Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, during post budget media interviews at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 15, 2024. Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for calm and unity following the assassination attempt of former U.S. President Donald Trump.

After the incident unfolded, the prime minister warned Australians to exercise caution when reading unverified reports of the assassination and advised them to seek out credible news sources.