I'm sure he also called for prayers for the dead, wounded and their loved ones in Ohio, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, et all other states and communities devastated by gun violence.
If he had anything in mind but his own political situation, he would have ordered our flag at half-mast upside down, until the Congress passed laws which require more effective nation wide background checks.
Flying our flag in such away would put the issue of gun control on the Front Page for more than a day, and every government building would remind the public of how guns destroy lives, of victims and their loved ones.
But of course he won't, nor will the members of Congress who accept "donations" from the NRA and the Gun Lobby.
The president blamed white supremacy, the internet, video games and mental illness for the massacres. He did not blame guns or himself.
Trump mentioned the alleged El Paso’s shooter’s reported manifesto, which the president said was “consumed by racist hate.” He then called on the nation to condemn racism and white supremacy, while not acknowledging his role in promoting those ideas.
The president’s remarks followed a barrage of criticism
by lawmakers,
celebrities and others who lambasted the president over the weekend for his tepid response to the two attacks. Trump was also roundly censured for promoting racism and violence with his inflammatory rhetoric.
In the document, the suspect referred to Hispanic people as “invaders” and used the phrase “send them back” ― reminiscent of a sentiment
promoted by Trump last month in his attacks against four congresswomen of color, one of whom was an asylum seeker from Somalia.
“He is responsible because he is stoking fears and hatred and bigotry. He is responsible because he’s failing to condemn white supremacy and see it as it is, which is responsible for such a significant amount of the terrorist attacks.”
These are Trump's own words
Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrump
Leadership: Whatever happens, you're responsible. If it doesn't happen, you're responsible.
11:01 AM - 8 Nov 2013
Now Trump used to blame Obama for violence when Obama wasn't even really responsible. But here we see Trump's comments are actually stirring up the crazies in our country. So he literally is responsible for the shooting in El Paso.