Trump calls Las Vegas attack an 'act of pure evil'

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published 2 October 2017

President Trump called the Las Vegas attack an "act of pure evil" in an address Monday morning, and confirmed that he would be traveling to the city to visit first responders, victims, and families on Wednesday.

"Scripture teaches us that the Lord is close to those who are brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit," Trump said, adding that "our unity cannot be shattered by evil, our bonds cannot be broken by violence."

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"We pray for the day when evil is banished," Trump said. "May God provide the grieving families with strength to carry on." Jeva Lange

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.