Washington:
President Donald Trump is
reckoning with the aftermath of a deadly mass shooting in Las
Vegas when he visits the city today.
Trump heads to the city days after a gunman on the 32nd
floor of a Vegas Strip casino and hotel opened fire on people
at an outdoor country music festival below. The Sunday night rampage by Stephen Craig Paddock killed
at least 59 people and injured 527, some from gunfire and some
from a chaotic escape.
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Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump said: "What
happened is such a tragedy. So unnecessary. Who can believe
what happened to Las Vegas?"
Trump will be joined by first lady Melania Trump. House
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he and Rep. Mark Amodei, a
Nevada Republican, also will make the trip.
