Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
“In this regard, I firmly condemn this criminal act and reiterate our categorical rejection of all forms of political violence and terrorism, which pose a grave threat to the security and stability of societies,” El-Sisi said.
He added that he expresses “profound relief at the safety of the President of the United States, wishing him continued health and well-being.”
El-Sisi also extended to the US “enduring security, stability, and prosperity”.
The incident took place on the sidelines of the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a high-profile event held in Washington that brings together senior US officials, journalists, and political figures, and is typically attended by the sitting president.
Multiple US news outlets identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, in the southwest of Los Angeles County. Asked about Allen late Saturday, the FBI did not confirm his identity and told AFP it had nothing to add beyond what was disclosed in news conferences.
A LinkedIn profile under the name Cole Allen showed a picture of a man that appeared to match a photo of the suspect shared by Trump.
The social media profile said Allen was a mechanical engineer, computer scientist, game developer, and teacher.
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