It's 'up to the families' whether Trump attends synagogue shooting funerals, Pittsburgh's mayor says

Whether to welcome President Trump at the funeral ceremonies for the 11 people killed in Saturday's shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue is a choice for the loved ones of those who died, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto (D) said Sunday.

"That's really up to the families themselves," Peduto told NBC's Chuck Todd on Meet the Press. "You know, this is a conservative synagogue. So, the funerals will [happen] very quickly — as soon as tomorrow. So that's really up to the families and whether they would want the president to be here."

Trump has expressed interest in attending, but Judaism requires a quick burial, usually within 24 to 48 hours of death. Watch the full interview. Bonnie Kristian

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