Donald Trump Tweets “Warmest Condolences And Sympathies To Victims…Of Terrible Las Vegas Shooting”
President Donald Trump tweeted with restraint about last night’s shooting in Las Vegas this morning offering “warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting” adding “God bless you!”
Trump tweeted after being briefed by Chief of Staff John Kelly on the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history; 50 are dead and more than 200 injured after a gunman. Stephen Paddock, 64, opened fire at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival, from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, as Jason Aldean was performing on stage.
Veep Mike Pence tweeted far more extensively than POTUS. The State Department also sent condolences:
Donald Trump’s tweet:
My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2017
White House tweeted:
The President has been briefed on the horrific tragedy in Las Vegas. All of those affected are in our thoughts and prayers.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 2, 2017
Veep Mike Pence’s tweets:
Our hearts and prayers are with the victims & the people of Edmonton & we condemn the cowardly terror attacks that occurred late last night.
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 1, 2017
To victims, families & loved ones affected by this senseless violence in Las Vegas, Karen & I are praying for you & offering our love…
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 2, 2017
To the courageous first responders, thank you for your acts of bravery.
— Vice President Pence (@VP) October 2, 2017
State Department added official condolences:
We join many at home and abroad sending our thoughts and condolences to the victims and families of the attack in #LasVegas.
— Department of State (@StateDept) October 2, 2017
Eric was the first Trump family member to weigh in:
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of #LasVegas.
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) October 2, 2017
Sister Ivanka tweeted as well:
1:2 America woke up this morning to the horrific news of a devastating mass shooting in Las Vegas.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 2, 2017
2:2 Our collective hearts are breaking for the victims and their families. ❤️ #lasVegas
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 2, 2017
First Lady Melania Trump tweeted:
My heart and prayers goes out to victims, families & loved ones! #PrayForLasVegas
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 2, 2017
Local officials took to Twitter to send their thoughts. Las Vegas Gov Sandoval:
A tragic & heinous act of violence has shaken the #Nevada family. Our prayers are w/ the victims & all affected by this act of cowardice.
— Governor Sandoval (@GovSandoval) October 2, 2017
Nevada Senator Dean Heller:
Senseless, horrifying act of violence in Las Vegas tonight. Praying for all the victims & those impacted by the tragedy.
— Dean Heller (@SenDeanHeller) October 2, 2017
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