Transcript for Trump reacts to deadly synagogue shooting
We move on to president trump who spoke several times after news of the shooting broke. He called it quote a wicked act of mass murder. The president also responding to questions about whether tougher gun laws are the answer. White house correspondent Tara Palmeri has more from the white house. Good morning. Good morning, Dan and Eva. One week ahead of the midterms president trump is still powering through on the campaign trail despite the week of terror. He softened his tone but at times still unleashing on his political enemies. Reporter: Overnight at a rally in Illinois, president trump condemning the synagogue shooting as pure evil. This evil anti-semitic attack is an assault on all of us, it’s an assault on humanity. Reporter: Days after 14 pipe bombs were sent to the president’s rivals, the president again calling for unity. Pledging for a softer tone. I’m going to tone it down just a little bit. Reporter: Ivanka Trump standing in solidarity with the jewish community. Ivanka who converted to judism the faith of her husband tweeting all good Americans stand with the jewish people to oppose attacks of terror. We must unite against hatred and evil. The president dismissing new gun laws as a way to stop mass shootings instead suggesting the death penalty and armed guards at places of worship. If they had some kind of protection inside the temple, maybe it would be a different situation. I think they should very much bring the death penalty in. They should suffer the ultimate price. President trump said he considered canceling the rally in Illinois where the congressman there is struggling to keep his seat. He decided to power through saying we shouldn’t let evil change our plans. Dan. Tara, thank you. For the latest on the synagogue shooting you can tune in to “This week.” Martha Raddatz will be on the ground in Pittsburgh. She’s going to speak to the former homeland security secretary. Plus the powerhouse round table will discuss the president’s response. It’s coming up later this morning.
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