Donald Trump has sent condolences to the victims of the New Zealand mosque massacre, and the White House issued a statement denouncing the “vicious act of hate”. Donald Trump has sent condolences to the victims of the New Zealand mosque massacre, and the White House issued a statement denouncing the “vicious act of hate”. The gunman accused of being behind at least one of the mosque shootings left a rambling manifesto that mentioned the US president, calling him “a symbol of renewed white identity”, a connection the White House denounced as “outrageous”. The number of hate groups nationwide has risen significantly since he took office, according to the Southern Poverty Law Centre. The White House quickly rejected any link between the shooting and Mr Trump.

Source: Irish Independent March 15, 2019 17:37 UTC