Donald Trump
was quick share the horrific news of a "really bad shooting" at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida which
left at least 50 people dead and
more wounded.
But it wasn’t long until he turned the
focus from "praying" for the victims and their families back to his
determination to show strength, toughness and vigilance against the threat of
Islamic extremism.
While the FBI
is investigating this tragic incident as a potential act of "domestic
terrorism," at the time of Trump's comments officials had not confirmed
the alleged gunman’s ties to Islamic extremist organizations or radical Islamic
terrorism. Since the FBI reported that the shooter, Omar Mateen had called 911
during the incident to pledge his allegiance to ISIS.
Trump has been able to build support
in these tragic instances. As the presumptive Republican nominee was quick to
tout, the strategy seems to click with his support, expressing his appreciation
for all the "congrats" he has been getting for being "right on
radical Islamic terrorism," rather than following the more typical politician
approach of just extending condolences to the victims and their families. Last
month, Trump made similar comments about the EgyptAir flight crash without
confirmation from officials.
From Vox, read it HERE
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