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President Donald Trump has publicly praised a civilian who intervened during a deadly antisemitic attack overseas, drawing attention to what he described as an act of exceptional bravery.
According to reporting by the Daily Express, Trump highlighted the intervention while addressing a series of violent incidents over the weekend.
Five words
According to reporting by the Daily Express, Trump said of the man who confronted one of the attackers: “I have great respect for the man.”
The president said the individual ran directly at one of the gunmen, helping to prevent further loss of life during the attack.
Act of courage
Trump described the man as “a very, very brave person” who “saved a lot of lives” by confronting the attacker head-on. He added that the man was seriously wounded and receiving treatment in hospital.
The incident took place during a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia, and has been described by authorities as a targeted antisemitic attack that resulted in multiple deaths and dozens of injuries.
“In Australia, as you know, that was a terrible attack,” Trump said. “And that was an antisemitic attack obviously.”
Wider context
While Trump also addressed other security incidents during his remarks, his comments on the civilian intervention stood out for focusing on individual action rather than government response.
The episode has been cited by US officials as an example of how acts of civilian courage can disrupt violent attacks, even amid heightened global tensions.
Sources: Daily Express
