Trump Issues Statement Calling for Obama and Clinton to “Step” Down
Donald Trump is wasting no time trying to capitalize on the horrific mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, issuing a statement on his campaign website calling on President Obama to “step down” and for Hillary Clinton to “get out” of the race for the presidency — because they didn’t utter the magic words “radical Islamic terrorism.”
Last night, our nation was attacked by a radical Islamic terrorist. It was the worst terrorist attack on our soil since 9/11, and the second of its kind in 6 months. My deepest sympathy and support goes out to the victims, the wounded, and their families.
In his remarks today, President Obama disgracefully refused to even say the words ‘Radical Islam’. For that reason alone, he should step down. If Hillary Clinton, after this attack, still cannot say the two words ‘Radical Islam’ she should get out of this race for the Presidency.
If we do not get tough and smart real fast, we are not going to have a country anymore. Because our leaders are weak, I said this was going to happen – and it is only going to get worse. I am trying to save lives and prevent the next terrorist attack. We can’t afford to be politically correct anymore.
If you read Trump’s full statement, you may notice something he didn’t mention himself: the fact that the shooting took place at a gay nightclub, targeted at LGBT people.
And he’s now reiterating his call for a ban on Muslims entering the US, despite the fact that the Orlando shooter was a US citizen, born in New York, and despite saying only weeks ago that it was “just a suggestion.”
What has happened in Orlando is just the beginning. Our leadership is weak and ineffective. I called it and asked for the ban. Must be tough
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
