Trump on the execution in Texas: the issue is not guns, but mental health problems

Trump on the execution in Texas: the issue is not guns, but mental health problems

President Donald trump said that a mental problem, not weapons, are the main cause of the tragedy in Sutherland springs, Texas. Recall, November 5, 26-year-old shooter Devin Kelly opened fire at a local Baptist Church, killing 26 people and injuring more than 50.

«Mental illness is the cause. While this data is preliminary reports, but according to them, the person had problems for a long time,» said Donald trump during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Trump on the execution in Texas: the issue is not guns, but mental health problems

«In our country a lot of problems with mental health, as in other States, and it is not a weapon».

The President added that it is early to speak about gun law after this tragic day. In addition, he stressed that the victims could be more if one of the members fired back at Kelly. «Fortunately, someone also had a gun, otherwise the situation would be even worse.»

According to ABC News, trump once again expressed condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Texas.

«It is impossible to put into words all the pain and sorrow. It is impossible to imagine the suffering of those who lost their loved ones. In these dark times, Americans do what we do best: we join hands and through tears, through sorrow become stronger, much stronger,» he said.

Trump has promised full support to Texas and thanked the FBI agents and police officers who first arrived on the scene.

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