On October 27, 2018, the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was attacked by a mass shooter. 11 people were killed and 6 others wounded. It was the most deadly attack on American Jews in the nation’s history.

The shooter posted repeatedly online about his racist and anti-immigration views. Before the shooting, he posted that he would target those who “bring invaders in that kill our people.” He continued, “I can’t sit by and watch my people get slaughtered. Screw your optics, I’m going in.”

When asked about the shooting, Trump described it as a “terrible, terrible thing” before going on to say that gun laws “had little to do with it” because “if they had protection inside, the results would’ve been far better.”

After the interview, Trump made his way to Air Force One, where he dropped his umbrella at the door.

The New York Times – 11 Killed in Synagogue Massacre; Suspect Charged With 29 Counts
USA Today – Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: What we know, questions that remain
Wikipedia – Pittsburgh synagogue shooting