It is still unclear who is behind the attack, in which a driver plowed into pedestrians during a firework display along the Nice waterfront, leaving an estimated 80 dead and some 120 injured. As facts trickle in, Donald Trump appears to be blaming the incident on terrorists.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2016
The candidate has made a pledge to bar Muslims from entering the United States a central part of his campaign, and has seized on previous attacks in similar ways.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016
After the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Trump appeared to boast how his policies would have prevented the tragedy that killed 49 people.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2016
In light of the most recent attack, Trump claims he will delay the anoucement of his running mate, which he was scheduled to reveal on Friday.