Washington: Donald Trump breaks silence on Kansas shooting, In the opening speech at a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump said the country is united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms.
“We condemn hate in all its ugly forms, the threats targeting Jewish centers and the Kansas shooting”, he added.
Earlier to the speech, the Congress observed a minute’s silence for Kansas shooting.
“I’ve directed the DOJ to “form a task force on reducing violent crime”, said Trump.
“We are going to move away from lower-skilled immigration and adopt a merit-based system. By finally enforcing immigration laws, we will raise wages, help the unemployed, save billions of dollars and make our communities safer”, Trump added.
Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, was killed and Alok Madasani, another Indian of the same age, was injured in the shooting by navy veteran Adam Purinton , who yelled “terrorist” and “get out of my country” before opening fire on them. A 24-year-old American named Ian Grillot who tried to defend the Indians also received injuries in the firing that took place last Wednesday. Purinton, 51, apparently mistook the Indians for immigrants from the Middle East.
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