By — Rachel Wellford Rachel Wellford Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-the-presidential-candidates-are-saying-about-the-san-bernardino-shooting Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What the presidential candidates are saying about the San Bernardino shooting Politics Dec 2, 2015 4:38 PM EDT Less than a week after the mass shooting at a Colorado Planned Parenthood facility, gun politics is again at the center of the presidential campaign. Donald Trump responded to the San Bernardino, Calif. shooting during a campaign event in Manassas, Va. tonight. Candidates on both sides took to Twitter today to weigh in on the ongoing situation. Senators, current and former governors and Dr. Ben Carson all tweeted their support and prayers for the victims. READ MORE: Officials confirm ‘active shooter’ in San Bernardino, California Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and the first responders in San Bernardino who willingly go into harm’s way to save others — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 2, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families, and brave first responders during this unspeakable tragedy. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 2, 2015 Thoughts & prayers are with #SanBernardino — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 2, 2015 Praying for all those victimized by the shootings in San Bernardino, California today. — Governor Christie (@GovChristie) December 2, 2015 My thoughts & prayers go out to those impacted by the shooting in San Bernardino, especially the first responders. -John — John Kasich (@JohnKasich) December 2, 2015 Praying for those impacted by the shooting in California today. — Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) December 2, 2015 Praying for the victims, their families & the San Bernardino first responders in the wake of this tragic shooting. — Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 2, 2015 Praying for the victims and first responders in #SanBernardino for a quick resolution. — George E. Pataki (@GovernorPataki) December 2, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with the shooting victims and their families in San Bernardino. — Ben & Candy Carson (@RealBenCarson) December 2, 2015 Meanwhile, Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley and Bernie Sanders used the shooting as an opportunity to speak out against gun violence. I refuse to accept this as normal. We must take action to stop gun violence now. -H https://t.co/SkKglwQycb — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 2, 2015 Horrifying news out of #SanBernardino. Enough is enough: it's time to stand up to the @NRA and enact meaningful gun safety laws — Martin O'Malley (@MartinOMalley) December 2, 2015 Mass shootings are becoming an almost-everyday occurrence in this country. This sickening and senseless gun violence must stop. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) December 2, 2015 And earlier today Donald Trump sent along his support for the law enforcement officials. California shooting looks very bad. Good luck to law enforcement and God bless. This is when our police are so appreciated! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2015 We will continue to update this story, as more candidates weigh in on the San Bernardino shooting. For more on how the politics of guns are playing out on the campaign trail, check out Politics Monday this week: By — Rachel Wellford Rachel Wellford Rachel Wellford is a general assignment producer for PBS NewsHour. @rachelwellford
Less than a week after the mass shooting at a Colorado Planned Parenthood facility, gun politics is again at the center of the presidential campaign. Donald Trump responded to the San Bernardino, Calif. shooting during a campaign event in Manassas, Va. tonight. Candidates on both sides took to Twitter today to weigh in on the ongoing situation. Senators, current and former governors and Dr. Ben Carson all tweeted their support and prayers for the victims. READ MORE: Officials confirm ‘active shooter’ in San Bernardino, California Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and the first responders in San Bernardino who willingly go into harm’s way to save others — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 2, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families, and brave first responders during this unspeakable tragedy. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 2, 2015 Thoughts & prayers are with #SanBernardino — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 2, 2015 Praying for all those victimized by the shootings in San Bernardino, California today. — Governor Christie (@GovChristie) December 2, 2015 My thoughts & prayers go out to those impacted by the shooting in San Bernardino, especially the first responders. -John — John Kasich (@JohnKasich) December 2, 2015 Praying for those impacted by the shooting in California today. — Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) December 2, 2015 Praying for the victims, their families & the San Bernardino first responders in the wake of this tragic shooting. — Jeb Bush (@JebBush) December 2, 2015 Praying for the victims and first responders in #SanBernardino for a quick resolution. — George E. Pataki (@GovernorPataki) December 2, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with the shooting victims and their families in San Bernardino. — Ben & Candy Carson (@RealBenCarson) December 2, 2015 Meanwhile, Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley and Bernie Sanders used the shooting as an opportunity to speak out against gun violence. I refuse to accept this as normal. We must take action to stop gun violence now. -H https://t.co/SkKglwQycb — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 2, 2015 Horrifying news out of #SanBernardino. Enough is enough: it's time to stand up to the @NRA and enact meaningful gun safety laws — Martin O'Malley (@MartinOMalley) December 2, 2015 Mass shootings are becoming an almost-everyday occurrence in this country. This sickening and senseless gun violence must stop. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) December 2, 2015 And earlier today Donald Trump sent along his support for the law enforcement officials. California shooting looks very bad. Good luck to law enforcement and God bless. This is when our police are so appreciated! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2015 We will continue to update this story, as more candidates weigh in on the San Bernardino shooting. For more on how the politics of guns are playing out on the campaign trail, check out Politics Monday this week: