Here's The Palace's Response To Donald Trump's Shooting Incident

Donald Trump (center) was assisted by US Secret Service personnel after a shooting incident occurred during a rally at the Butler Farm Show, Pennsylvania, USA, Saturday (13/7/2024). (ANTARA PHOTO/REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/tom)

JAKARTA - Presidential Special Staff Coordinator Ari Dwipayana stated that the security of Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is always the highest priority for the Presidential Security Forces (Paspampres).

Ari's statement responded to the shooting incident that happened to former United States President Donald Trump while delivering a campaign speech in Pennsylvania, United States, Saturday (13/7) local time.

"The President's safety is always the highest priority from the Paspampres, which is fully supported by other security forces," Ari said in a written message received by ANTARA in Jakarta, Sunday.

When asked about the possibility of President Jokowi's security being tightened after the incident, Ari explained that the Pasmpres always acted vigilantly while still providing flexibility space to the President.

"Still providing flexibility space for President Jokowi to interact with the people. However, security is maintained," added Ari.

Previously, Indonesian President Joko Widodo expressed his surprise and sadness over the shooting incident that happened to former United States President Donald Trump in a campaign in Pennsylvania, United States, Saturday (13/7) local time.

"I am shocked and saddened by the shooting of former President Donald Trump today," said Jokowi as uploaded via X @jokowi's social media account which was monitored in Jakarta, Sunday.

Jokowi emphasized that all forms of violence cannot be justified in democratic life around the world.

Jokowi also prayed for Trump to recover from the injuries he suffered in the incident.