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Trump Left A Lot Unsaid About Mass Shootings, Domestic Terrorism — And His Own Words

The president struck a somber tone about the latest round of mass shootings in this country and talked about pushing for an end to them. But tone is one thing; action is another.
President Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on Monday regarding the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, over the weekend.

President Trump went before cameras on Monday in highly anticipated remarks following the mass shootings in Ohio and Texas over the weekend. In his remarks at the White House, Trump used the words "domestic terrorism" and "white supremacy." He did not acknowledge his own rhetoric.

The president targeted violent video games and drew a connection between mass shootings and mental health, though the research does not back up his assertions.

Trump touted what he has already done on trying to limit gun violence and called for the passage of red flag laws, intended to temporarily take guns from those who pose a threat to themselves or others.

But he stopped short of calling for new gun restrictions such as a ban on assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines or even stricter background checks.

"Mental illness and hatred pulls the trigger," Trump said, "not the

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