1. ‘Warmest condolences’
Donald Trump tweeted his “warmest condolences” upon news of a mass shooting in Las Vegas that killed at least 58 and wounded 515. Later Trump made a statement at the White House calling the attack “an act of pure evil”.
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2. ‘Prayers’
Republican leaders from the Nevada senator Dean Heller to Steve Scalise, a US representative from Louisiana who was nearly killed in a gun attack earlier this year, offered prayers for the victims. But there was no mention on the Republican side of tougher gun laws.
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Gun control is not the answer. Jesus is. #LasVegasShooting #Godhealourland
— Rep Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) October 2, 2017
‘Cruelly hollow’
The thoughts and prayers of politicians are cruelly hollow if they are paired with continued legislative indifference. It’s time for Congress to get off its ass and do something.
– Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut
3. Silent tribute
Trump said he would visit Las Vegas on Wednesday. He ordered flags outside government buildings flown at half-staff and held a moment of silence at the White House.
4. Trump en route
Before he heads for Las Vegas, Trump is scheduled to visit Puerto Rico, where the quality of the federal response to Hurricane Maria has become the subject of sharp public debate between Trump and local leaders.
5. Trump dedicates trophy to victims
Trump dedicated a golf trophy to the hurricane victims of Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida at the Presidents Cup golf tournament in New Jersey at the weekend. “On behalf of all of the people … who have really suffered,” he said.
Trump dedicates golf trophy to victims
‘Get over here, Steve’
Congratulations to #TeamUSA🇺🇸🏆on your great @PresidentsCup victory! pic.twitter.com/fZeP1e9mo7
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2017
… and another thing:
BREAKING: Interior Department inspector general opens investigation into Secretary Ryan Zinke's use of private air charters.
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 2, 2017
