He also said the outcome might have been different if the synagogue had "protection"
President Donald Trump responded Saturday to a fatal shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that left at least eight dead. He said the outcome might have been different if the synagogue, which is located in a neighborhood known for its Jewish population, had « protection. »
« If they have some kind of protection inside the temple maybe it could have been a very much different situation. They didn’t, » Mr. Trump said.
He also said « we should stiffen up our laws in terms of the death penalty. »
« When people do this they should get the death penalty, » he said.
Mr. Trump, speaking to reporters at Andrews Air Force Base, said the violence « has to stop. »
It’s a « terrible thing what’s going on with hate in our country, » he said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
