After telling reporters that he was trying to stay out of the political fray, President Trump sought to link the Dayton shooter to Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Sanders and Warren because of a tweet the shooter had posted that mentioned them.
Trump also tweeted aboard Air Force One that a speech Wednesday by former Vice President Joe Biden in Iowa accusing the president of trying to destroy the foundations of America was “sooo boring!,” and criticized Fox News anchor Shepard Smith for his ratings.
The president's visits drew criticism from elected officials in Texas and Ohio over his lack of action on gun regulations and his divisive stance toward immigrants. Protests took place in both cities., protestors inflated a large balloon of Trump as a baby, with signs reading"you are why" and"words have consequences." Another group of protestors gathered near the site of the shooting, chanting,"Do something.
Asked whether it was too soon offer criticism of the president, Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, said it was"too late." “These are people who are looking for political gain, and as much as possible I try to stay out of that,” Trump told reporters.
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