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GOPIO condemns Correspondents' Dinner shooting, expresses solidarity
In a letter addressed to President Trump, GOPIO hoped that the incident would not deter Trump from his duties.
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Staff Reporter - Sun, 26, Apr 2026
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The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) wrote to U.S. President Donald Trump, expressing its condemnation of the attack during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
The letter was sent after U.S. President Donald Trump and several senior U.S. officials were evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner after multiple gunshots were reported.
In a letter addressed to President Trump, GOPIO International chairman, Dr. Thomas Abraham, on behalf of GOPIO, condemned all acts of violence or terrorism directed against the President or any elected official of the United States.
Following the incident, Trump shared an update on social media, confirming that the situation had been brought under control and praising the swift response of security agencies. The event was subsequently rescheduled.
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Expressing its solidarity, Dr. Abraham said, "We were deeply concerned to learn of the recent incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner."
He continued, "We are relieved that the individual responsible was apprehended promptly, and we trust that justice will be carried out in accordance with the law. Such acts have no place in a democratic society and must be firmly rejected by all."
He also noted that GOPIO stands firmly for the principles of democracy, rule of law, and peaceful civic engagement and any violence or intimidation against public leaders threatens individual safety and also undermines the institutions that uphold democratic governance.
Concluding the letter, GOPIO wished Trump "continued strength and success in carrying out your (his) responsibilities as President of the United States."
It added, "It is our sincere hope that such incidents will not deter you from your duties or from advancing the interests of the nation."
Donald Trump addressed the media hours after the incident and hailed the rare unity that the deeply divided political class showed during the attack.
After the attack during the Correspondents' Dinner, which stands as a celebation of Press freedom and bipartisan engagement, world leaders expressed their solidarity. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed releif over President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance being reported safe.
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