Politics & Government
Trump Stops At McLean Bible Church After Virginia Beach Shooting
The White House said the visit was to pray for the Virginia Beach shooting victims. It followed a morning at Trump's golf club.
VIENNA, VA—President Trump showed up at McLean Bible Church unannounced Sunday after a morning at his golf club in Sterling.
According to The Hill, the White House stated Trump's visit focused on praying for the victims of the shooting that killed 12 victims Friday, May 31 at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. The president's visit did not include remarks, but he stood on stage with pastor David Platt, who led a prayer.
The visit followed Franklin Graham and other Christian leaders asking that Sunday, June 2 be a "day of prayer" for Trump.
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WATCH: Trump prays at the McLean Bible Church with Pastor David Platt in the wake of the Virginia Beach mass shooting pic.twitter.com/cpqs7efVYg
— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) June 2, 2019
The May 31 mass shooting in Virginia Beach is believed to be the worst in the United States so far this year and the worst in Virginia Beach history. The president requested flags be flown at half-staff through sunset on June 4. He tweeted in response to the shooting the morning after and said he'd been in contact with Virginia leaders.
Spoke to Virginia Governor @RalphNortham last night, and the Mayor and Vice Mayor of Virginia Beach this morning, to offer condolences to that great community. The Federal Government is there, and will be, for whatever they may need. God bless the families and all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 1, 2019
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