{"id":93761,"date":"2017-10-02T14:27:05","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T14:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/usa.timesofnews.com\/las-vegas-shooting-politicians-react-to-deadly-massacre.html"},"modified":"2017-10-02T14:27:05","modified_gmt":"2017-10-02T14:27:05","slug":"las-vegas-shooting-politicians-react-to-deadly-massacre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usa.timesofnews.com\/breaking-news\/political\/las-vegas-shooting-politicians-react-to-deadly-massacre.html","title":{"rendered":"Las Vegas shooting: Politicians react to deadly massacre"},"content":{"rendered":"

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President Trump reacts to deadly Las Vegas mass shooting<\/a><\/h4>\n

President Trump tweets his warmest condolences and sympathies to victims.<\/p>\n

At least 50 people were killed and more than 200 injured when a gunman perched in a high hotel room rained down shots<\/a> on outdoor concertgoers in Las Vegas \u2013 in what is the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.<\/p>\n

Police identified 64-year-old Stephen Paddock<\/a> as the suspected gunman, who was on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Paddock was confronted by police and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.<\/p>\n

The shooting began during what was reportedly the final song on the last night of the Route 91 Harvest Festival concert series Sunday night. Country music star Jason Aldean<\/a> was performing when the gunfire erupted.<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump tweeted his condolences to the victims on Monday morning. Here\u2019s a roundup of how politicians have reacted.<\/p>\n

White House<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u201cMy warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting,\u201d Trump tweeted Monday morning. \u201cGod bless you!\u201d<\/p>\n

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My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Press secretary Sarah Sanders also tweeted her support Monday morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the senseless tragedy in Las Vegas,\u201d Sanders said. \u201cWe are with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the senseless tragedy in Las Vegas. We are with you.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman<\/b><\/h3>\n

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman expressed her appreciation for first responders in a tweet early Monday morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cPray for Las Vegas. Thank you to all our first responders out there now,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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Pray for Las Vegas. Thank you to all our first responders out there now.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Carolyn G. Goodman (@mayoroflasvegas) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u201c<\/b>A tragic heinous act of violence has shaken the #Nevada family. Our prayers are w\/ the victims all affected by this act of cowardice,\u201d Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval tweeted Monday morning.<\/p>\n

Nevada Attorney Gen. Adam Paul Laxalt<\/b><\/h3>\n

Nevada Attorney Gen. Adam Paul Laxalt said on Twitter that he and his wife are praying for the victims, their families and the first responders.<\/p>\n

Reporter Michelle Rindels said Laxalt was expected to announce his bid for governor on Monday but has postponed it.<\/p>\n

Nevada Sen. Dean Heller<\/b><\/h3>\n

Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., said Monday that he\u2019s monitoring the \u201csituation\u201d and has been in contact with Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney Gen. Adam Paul Laxalt.<\/p>\n

\u201cSenseless, horrifying act of violence in Las Vegas tonight. Praying for all the victims those impacted by the tragedy,\u201d Heller said. \u201cThankful for police and first-responders on the scene.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Senseless, horrifying act of violence in Las Vegas tonight. Praying for all the victims those impacted by the tragedy.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dean Heller (@SenDeanHeller) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Thankful for police and first-responders on the scene.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dean Heller (@SenDeanHeller) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Former President Barack Obama<\/h3>\n

President Obama said he and wife, Michelle, are “are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.”<\/p>\n

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Michelle I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u201cTerrible to wake up to the horrific news from Las Vegas,\u201d Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said. \u201cOur community stands with Las Vegas during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Orlando was the site of what was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history after a gunman killed 49 people in the Pulse nightclub in 2016.<\/p>\n

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Terrible to wake up to the horrific news from Las Vegas. Our community stands with Las Vegas during this difficult time.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio<\/b><\/h3>\n

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said he was praying for the victims and first responders.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m praying for all the victims, their families, and our first responders in the #LasVegas #MandalayBay shooting,\u201d Rubio said in a tweet.<\/p>\n

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer<\/h3>\n

Schumer, the U.S. Senate minority leader, said he was “deeply saddened for the people of Las Vegas and the country.”<\/p>\n

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Deeply saddened for the people of Las Vegas and the country. We will keep the victims their families in our hearts.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u201cNo words can possibly describe what happened in Las Vegas last night,\u201d New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said. \u201cNew York City’s prayers are with the victims and the first responders.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ohio Gov. John Kasich<\/h3>\n

\u201cOur hearts are heavy for the victims of the terrible attack in Las Vegas, their families and for all who have been affected,\u201d Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, tweeted Monday.<\/p>\n

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Our hearts are heavy for the victims of the terrible attack in Las Vegas, their families and for all who have been affected.<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Kasich (@JohnKasich) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords<\/h3>\n

Giffords, who was shot in the head during an assasination attempt in 2012, said in a series of tweets that the Las Vegas shooting is a “grave tragedy for our nation.”<\/p>\n

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Heartbroken by the scene our nation is waking up to this morning. No person should endure the horror Las Vegas experienced last night.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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My heart is with the victims, their families and friends, and the law enforcement officers who risked their lives to save others.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

London Mayor Sadiq Khan<\/h3>\n

\u201cA deeply sad day for the city of Las Vegas. London sends our condolences to the victims and their families,\u201d London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.<\/p>\n

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A deeply sad day for the city of Las Vegas. London sends our condolences to the victims and their families.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau<\/h3>\n

Trudeau posted a message of support that said “Words fail this morning. The friendship support of Canadians is with the victims in Las Vegas the people of the US.”<\/p>\n

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Words fail this morning. The friendship support of Canadians is with the victims in Las Vegas the people of the US.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 2, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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