Politicians React to Las Vegas Terrorist Attack
11/08/2017 03:13 pm EST
First Lady Melania Trump
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.
Former President Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton said the shooting "should be unimaginable" in the United States.
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.
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.
Republican Sen. Dean Heller expressed his sympathies and thanked first responders.
Nevada's Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto offered prayers to the victims.
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."
Trump Administration Advisor Ivanka Trump
Trump's eldest daughter and administration advisor Ivanka Trump shared her condolences.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions
AG Jeff Sessions shared a statement offering prayers to victims and families and thanks to first responders.
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.
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.
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May called the attack "appalling."
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