*gesticulates wildly, throws computer out the window* https://t.co/bdJ50HQedX
— Frances Martel (@francesmartel) June 13, 2016
President Obama spoke to reporters today about the attack in Orlando early Sunday morning. During his remarks, Obama said the terrorist was influenced by extremist rhetoric but also enabled by U.S. gun laws. Obama seemed to focus mostly on the latter:
Pres Obama says no clear evidence Orlando gunman was directed by foreign groups, though he pledged allegiance to ISIL.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 13, 2016
Pres Obama says the mass shootings "could have happened anywhere." Looks like example of homegrown terrorism. pic.twitter.com/che3epQN7j
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 13, 2016
Based on preliminary investigation, Pres says there's "no direct evidence" the gunman was part of larger plot.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 13, 2016
In response to question, Pres called it "crazy" that law enforcement not alerted when someone under suspicion buys firearms.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 13, 2016
Pres said it appears Orlando gunman was able to obtain weapons legally because he did not have a criminal record. pic.twitter.com/qIEmaHldbv
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 13, 2016
Pres says Americans must think about the risks of "being so lax on how we make very powerful firearms available in this country."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 13, 2016
Obama, while acknowledging that Mateen was inspired by ISIS, was still unclear about something:
“We don’t yet know the motivations” says Obama about Orlando terror attack
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) June 13, 2016
Pres says gunman's motivations not known, but cited the "vicious, bankrupt ideology & attitudes" of ISIS & al-Qaida toward gays & lesbians
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 13, 2016
Really? The president’s still not willing to draw any conclusions based on what’s known:
Obama: 'We don't yet know the motivations' of the terrorist who pledged … https://t.co/eM1lFs2fE1 via @YouTube
— joseph price (@joeyyeo13) June 13, 2016
For many, the motive is all too obvious.
Despite a claim of loyalty to the ISIS terror army, Obama declared that 'I don't think we yet know the motivation' of the shooter.
— Tom (@Tomvegas1) June 13, 2016
Did he miss the 911 calls? https://t.co/TeaQrQBxSp
— J.O. (@GINGER_CONSULT) June 13, 2016
Obama said "we don't know the motivation of the shooter".Maybe it was because of an obscure You Tube video noone has ever seen #NeverHillary
— Scott Williams (@jswilliams1962) June 13, 2016
Obama: "We have no definitive assessment on the motivation" of man loyal to Islamic State who murdered 50 while shouting "Allahu Akbar!"
— Razor (@hale_razor) June 12, 2016
So the jihadist pledges allegiance to ISIS & shouts Allah Akbar as he massacres Americans — yet Obama says they can't determine the motive
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) June 12, 2016
Obama: "No clear indication of his motivation." I do not feel safe with this man in charge.
— Tom (@Tomvegas1) June 13, 2016
