Republican
presidential candidate Donald Trump has called for President Barack
Obama to step down from his position after not linking the Orlando
nightclub terror attack to 'Radical Islam'.
In
a statement released following Obama's speech, he also said that
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton should 'get out of
this race for Presidency'. Trump's
comments come after 50 people were
killed in a shooting at Pulse
Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, early Sunday morning, marking the most
deadly mass shooting in US history.
He
said in his statement: '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 six 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.
President Barack Obama pauses as he speaks about the massacre at an
Orlando nightclub that claimed 50 lives during a news conference at the
White House
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.'
Omar
Mateen, 29, of Port St. Lucie in Florida, pledged allegiance to ISIS
before opening fire at the Pulse gay club early on Sunday. He was
eventually killed when police shot him dead inside the club three hours
later.
Mateen
was born in New York from parents who were from Afghanistan, though
Trump still touted his controversial plans for a ban of all non-American
Muslims coming into the United States.
He
added: 'We need to protect all Americans, of all backgrounds and all
beliefs, from Radical Islamic Terrorism - which has no place in an open
and tolerant society.
'Radical
Islam advocates hate for women, gays, Jews, Christians and all
Americans. I am going to be a President for all Americans, and I am
going to protect and defend all Americans. We are going to make America
safe again and great again for everyone.'
Trump said that he will deliver a speech on Monday to further address the attack, immigration and national security.
Following the attack, Trump and Clinton initially took to Twitter to express their reactions to the mass shooting.
'Woke
up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more
information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act,'
Clinton wrote on Twitter, signing it with her trademark 'H' to show that
the message was actually penned by the Democratic candidate.
In a statement made by her campaign later, Clinton also called for gun control.
Omar Mateen, 29, pictured above, had called 911 before he staged his
attack which killed at least 50 people, and pledged allegiance to ISIS
'This is the
deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States and it
reminds us once more that weapons of war have no place on our streets,'
Clinton said.
Trump
made Twitter followers aware of the shooting, then went back to
attacking Clinton - this time for a new general election ad - before
penning more tweets about the tragedy in Orlando, in which a gunman
entered a gay nightclub and mowed down 50 people, with another 53 left
injured.
'Appreciate
the congrats for being right on radical Islamic terrorism, I don't want
congrats, I want toughness & vigilance. We must be smart!' Trump
wrote.
He later released the statement that called for Clinton and Obama to step down from their respective roles.
Trump's initial reaction was to tweet that there was a 'really bad shooting in Orlando.'
'Police investigating possible terrorism. Many people dead and wounded.'
Source:Dailymail
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