Trump tweets 'warmest condolences' to victims of Las Vegas mass shooting


President Trump offered his "condolences and sympathies" to the victims and families of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history on Monday morning:
Trump was expected to travel to Puerto Rico on Tuesday, although his schedule is now under review, CNN reports. "We are monitoring the situation closely and offer our full support to state and local officials," said White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
At least 50 people were killed at an outdoor music festival on the Las Vegas Strip by a gunman identified as Stephen Paddock, and more than 100 others were wounded. Police say he opened fire with automatic rifles from the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino; police killed him.
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