Macron: The attack that targeted the President of the United States is unacceptable; there is no place for violence in democracy, and I have announced my full support for Donald Trump.

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling it an unacceptable act of violence in a democratic society and affirming his full support. The statement is being interpreted as a signal of strong transatlantic political solidarity, reinforcing stability in Western democratic institutions amid rising political volatility. This geopolitical reassurance is supporting risk-on sentiment, particularly benefiting assets tied to political stability and election security, such as those in the WAR and TRUMP sectors. The reaction underscores how shifts in elite political narratives can influence markets through the channel of political risk repricing. Traders will watch upcoming U.S. Secret Service briefing on the incident for further cues on potential security escalations or policy responses.

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