Trump Says US Is Breaking Down After New Year’s Day Attacks

The president-elect made the comments following separate incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas that police say may be related to terrorism.
Trump Says US Is Breaking Down After New Year’s Day Attacks
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during Turning Point's annual AmericaFest 2024 in Phoenix, Ariz., on Dec. 22, 2024. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
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President-elect Donald Trump has condemned what he described as “virtually nonexistent leadership” and open border policies in the United States following the deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

The Republican made the comments in a statement on Truth Social as police continue to probe the deadly incident, which killed 15 people and injured around 30 more.
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