Orlando shooting: How politicians reacted on deadliest massacre

Washington, June 13: In the wake of the deadliest mass shooting at a nightclub in US that left at least 50 dead and 50 injured, politicians took social media to express their sorrow and outrage over the massacre. (Orlando shooting timeline)

US has witnessed more public mass shootings than in any other country in the world, reported the CNN citing a study published recently. There were 90 mass shootings reported between 1966 and 2012.

Here is how politicians reacted on the deadliest mass shooting in US history

"In the face of hate and violence, we will love one another. We will not give into fear." —@POTUS https://t.co/i7fOS38GzH

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 12, 2016

"We need to keep guns like the ones used last night out of the hands of terrorists or other violent criminals." —Hillary on the FL attack

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 12, 2016

"This is a time to stand together and resolve to do everything we can to defend our communities and country." —Hillary on the attack in FL

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 12, 2016

What has happened in Orlando is just the beginning. Our leadership is weak and ineffective. I called it and asked for the ban. Must be tough

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016

Shocked at the shootout in Orlando, USA. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved families and the injured.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2016

I'm horrified by reports of the overnight shooting in Orlando. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) June 12, 2016

Condolences toUS President Barack Obama: Vladimir Putin sent
condolences toUS President Barack Obama andal... https://t.co/NcIDEB8OsN

— The Kremlin (@Kremlin_E) June 12, 2016

Orlando is thousands of miles from Israel, but the tragedy there has deeply saddened me. We Israelis feel your pain as if it were our own.

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) June 12, 2016

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