Donald Trump said he had ordered the Department of Homeland Security to step up its “extreme vetting program” following a vehicle attack in New York on Tuesday that left eight people dead. “I have just ordered homeland security to step up our already extreme vetting program. Trump ran for office in 2016 pledging to crack down on illegal immigration for security reasons, and has called for “extreme vetting” of foreigners entering the US. In initial comments, Trump wrote on Twitter: “In NYC, looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. “My thoughts, condolences and prayers to the victims and families of the New York City terrorist attack.

Source: The Guardian November 01, 2017 00:05 UTC