Trump tweets sympathies to Vegas victims

US President Donald Trump has tweeted his sympathies to Las Vegas shooting victims and their families.





In a tweet on Monday, Trump offered "My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!"

White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump was "briefed on the horrific tragedy in Las Vegas."

Sanders said that "we are monitoring the situation closely and offer our full support to state and local officials. All of those affected are in our thoughts and prayers."

A gunman's attack on a country music concert killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200.


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