Politicians React to Las Vegas Terrorist Attack
Politicians from the U.S. and across the world are reacting to Sunday's Las Vegas terrorist attack [...]
First Lady Melania Trump
My heart and prayers goes out to victims, families & loved ones! #PrayForLasVegas
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 2, 2017
First Lady Melania Trump tweeted her "heart and prayers" to the victims and those affected.
Former President Barack Obama
Former President Barack Obama let victims know that he and former First Lady Michelle Obama are thinking of victims.
prevnextMichelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 2, 2017
Former President Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton said the shooting "should be unimaginable" in the United States.
Thinking of the victims and responders in Las Vegas. This should be unimaginable in America.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) October 2, 2017
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton shared her grief with the victims of the shooting.
prevnextLas Vegas, we are grieving with you—the victims, those who lost loved ones, the responders, & all affected by this cold-blooded massacre.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 2, 2017
Nevada lawmakers
Nevada lawmakers, including the state's governor and senators, expressed their sympathies.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval called the shooting a "tragic & heinous act of violence" and offered his prayers.
A tragic & heinous act of violence has shaken the #Nevada family. Our prayers are w/ the victims & all affected by this act of cowardice.
— Governor Sandoval (@GovSandoval) October 2, 2017
Republican Sen. Dean Heller expressed his sympathies and thanked first responders.
Senseless, horrifying act of violence in Las Vegas tonight. Praying for all the victims & those impacted by the tragedy.
— Dean Heller (@SenDeanHeller) October 2, 2017
Thankful for police and first-responders on the scene.
— Dean Heller (@SenDeanHeller) October 2, 2017
Nevada's Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto offered prayers to the victims.
Praying for all those affected by this senseless tragedy. Thank you to all the first responders. I will continue to monitor the situation.
— Senator Cortez Masto (@SenCortezMasto) October 2, 2017
Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was shot in the head during a 2011 mass shooting, said that "no person should endure the horror Las Vegas experienced last night."
prevnextHeartbroken by the scene our nation is waking up to this morning. No person should endure the horror Las Vegas experienced last night.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) October 2, 2017
Trump Administration Advisor Ivanka Trump
Trump's eldest daughter and administration advisor Ivanka Trump shared her condolences.
1:2 America woke up this morning to the horrific news of a devastating mass shooting in Las Vegas.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 2, 2017
2:2 Our collective hearts are breaking for the victims and their families. ❤️ #lasVegas
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 2, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions
AG Jeff Sessions shared a statement offering prayers to victims and families and thanks to first responders.
JUST IN: AG Sessions on Vegas shooting: "To the many families whose lives have been changed forever...we offer you our prayers." pic.twitter.com/UUG1JbgiTu
— ABC News (@ABC) October 2, 2017
Florida Senator Marco Rubio
Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whose state suffered a massive shooting in an Orlando nightclub earlier this year, tweeted his prayers.
prevnextI’m praying for all the victims, their families, and our first responders in the #LasVegas #MandalayBay shooting.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) October 2, 2017
Other world leaders
World leaders from foreign countries offered words of support for Las Vegas and the victims.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mentioned the "friendship" between Canada and Las Vegas.
Words fail this morning. The friendship & support of Canadians is with the victims in Las Vegas & the people of the US.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 2, 2017
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May called the attack "appalling."
prevPM – The UK’s thoughts are with the victims and the emergency services responding to the appalling attack in Las Vegas.
— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) October 2, 2017