Donald Trump tells Barcelona he will do 'whatever is necessary to help' after Las Ramblas terror attack
Donald Trump has told Spain he "will do whatever is necessary to help" the terror attack on Barcelona's Las Ramblas on Thursday.
"Be tough & strong, we love you!" the US president said.
The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help. Be tough & strong, we love you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017
Melania Trump, the first lady, also tweeted.
Thoughts and prayers to #Barcelona
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) August 17, 2017
At least 13 people were reported by local media to have been killed when a white van crashed into a crowd of people on the busy street that is popular with tourists. Dozens more were injured.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that consular assistance was being provided to Americans in the city, and urged US nationals to check in with their families.
Tillerson told a press conference with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and their Japanese counterparts the incident had "all the hallmarks of yet another terrorist attack.
"We offer our condolences for the loss of life and the injuries that have occurred," he added.
"Terrorists around the world should know - the United States and our allies are resolved to find you and bring you to justice," he said.
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