New York City Mayor Zohraan Mamdani has condemned the shooting incident that occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. In a post on social media platform X, Mamdani described the attack as an act of political violence and stated that such actions are completely unacceptable. He also expressed relief that President Donald Trump and the dinner guests were safe following the incident.

According to the report, Mamdani has met President Trump several times in the past. The mayor’s remarks came shortly after the incident drew national attention, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The statement was first reported by CNN.

The condemnation underscores the heightened concern among political leaders about the rise of politically motivated violence in public events, though further details about the investigation were not provided in the report.