The candidates running in the 2016 election for the presidency reacted to the shooting at the Orlando nightclub on Sunday that left approximately 20 people dead and wounded dozens of others.
The shooter opened fire at the Orlando club, and took hostages. The shooter died after a shootout between SWAT members. FBI officials have said they’re investigating the incident as a possible act of terrorism.
Here’s how the presumptive nominees reacted:
Really bad shooting in Orlando. Police investigating possible terrorism. Many people dead and wounded.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
Horrific incident in FL. Praying for all the victims & their families. When will this stop? When will we get tough, smart & vigilant?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
Appreciate the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don’t want congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
Woke up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 12, 2016
Clinton used President Obama’s words in a statement she released and said it was an act of “terror” and “hate.”
“This is the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States and it reminds us once more that weapons of war have no place on our streets,” Clinton said in the statement.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) called the shooting “unthinkable” and “horrific” during an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”
He went on to say that he hoped those injured could recover and pivoted to discussing his stance on gun control.
Nice comment by Trump — all he did was report the news. At least Hillary did the “my thoughts are with” thing.
For Trump to say anything meaningful requires that he actually have any emotions other than contempt and hatred for others. Truthfully, he really is a sociopath.
Trump: “Really bad shooting in Orlando…”, as opposed to what, a good shooting?
Couldn’t even scrape together the simulacrum of a human emotion. How can anyone want this!?!
His next tweet was about how Clinton’s ad is false and he would never mock the disabled. He was just acting out the reporter’s “groveling.”
I wish browsers came with disgustingness filters. I don’t mind cuss words or naked people so much, but if Trump gets more disgusting than he is now I’d like to be spared the awareness of it.