Donald Trump’s comment on Pittsburgh synagogue shooting draws outrage

While responding to a reporter who asked Trump whether he was compelled to ‘revisit gun laws’ after the incident, he responded by saying that the shooting had “little to do” with the gun laws and stated that if the synagogue had “protection inside” the results would have been far better.

Trump says Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh has “little to do with” gun laws, says the synagogue should have “had some kind of a protection” inside the temple, and later blames synagogue for not having armed guards. pic.twitter.com/AWg5AwkEKp

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) October 27, 2018

Clearly, the comment did not go down well with many, who were outraged after hearing Trump’s statement. While some criticised him for blaming the victims for not being ‘armed’ others mocked the US president for his comment.

No need to worry people Trump has the answer. They should have had armed #Jewish worshipers in the Synagogue. That would have solved everything. Too bad the three armed cops who was shot didn’t think of that. I wonder how much is the #NRA paying Trump? #synagogueshooting pic.twitter.com/D6XScF63wx

— Ryan Guillory Sr. 🇺🇸 (@Mr_RyanGuillory) October 27, 2018

So in Trump’s fantasy world, this is our new reality:

Armed security in every place of worship.

Armed security in every school. In every grocery story. Every restaurant. Every YMCA. Every JCC. Every bar. Every dance club. Every Starbucks.

There has to be a better idea.

— Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) October 27, 2018

The $20 million @NRA recipient @realDonaldTrump just blamed on live TV right now the Pittsburgh synagogue because they don’t have an armed security. Unbelievable.

— Bros4America (@Bros4America) October 27, 2018

Another plug for gun sales. NRA must be happy. https://t.co/r05sIrrZoC

— Kevinnaylor12 (@Kevinnaylor121) October 28, 2018

Because not only should schools have armed guards, places of worship should, too. What is this country coming to? 🤯 (insert more victim blaming here) https://t.co/jFcGl2Cv1D

— shanwantsthisfixednow (@SVellone77) October 28, 2018

So a religious building that’s a place of unity and peace… should have armed guards??? I’m appalled. https://t.co/uCHVhTowXM

— ⓔⓛⓛⓔ (@sweetelle8) October 28, 2018

How can you blame the synagogue for not having “protection”? Are you insisting all places of worship now need a security guard for ALL people in this country to feel safe at their house of worship? Where’s that money coming from? But yeah, totally not related to gun laws 🙄 https://t.co/Q4iBdwgI4M

— MeggyC97 (@meggyc97) October 28, 2018