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| Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump delivered contrasting speeches on counter-terrorism on Monday as the two presidential candidates responded in very different ways to the weekend’s massacre in Orlando, the worst mass shooting in American history. | Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump delivered contrasting speeches on counter-terrorism on Monday as the two presidential candidates responded in very different ways to the weekend’s massacre in Orlando, the worst mass shooting in American history. |
| “Today is not a day for politics,” Clinton told a crowd in the swing state of Ohio, as she appealed for unity among Americans in the wake of terrorism while vowing to confront the threat posed by “radical jihadists”. | “Today is not a day for politics,” Clinton told a crowd in the swing state of Ohio, as she appealed for unity among Americans in the wake of terrorism while vowing to confront the threat posed by “radical jihadists”. |
| She did not mention her Republican opponent by name in her speech but delivered a counter-terrorism address that seemed designed to challenge Trump’s fitness to serve as commander-in-chief. | She did not mention her Republican opponent by name in her speech but delivered a counter-terrorism address that seemed designed to challenge Trump’s fitness to serve as commander-in-chief. |
| Related: Hillary Clinton calls for renewed assault weapons ban: they're a 'weapon of war' | Related: Hillary Clinton calls for renewed assault weapons ban: they're a 'weapon of war' |
| Meanwhile, Trump, speaking in Goffstown, New Hampshire, expanded his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States, insisting that it could be done by executive order, and held all Muslims in the US responsible for acts of terror. | Meanwhile, Trump, speaking in Goffstown, New Hampshire, expanded his call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States, insisting that it could be done by executive order, and held all Muslims in the US responsible for acts of terror. |
| “The immigration laws of the United States give the president the power to suspend entry into the country of any class of persons that the president deems detrimental to the interests or security of the United States, as he deems appropriate,” said Trump. | “The immigration laws of the United States give the president the power to suspend entry into the country of any class of persons that the president deems detrimental to the interests or security of the United States, as he deems appropriate,” said Trump. |
| “I will use this power to protect the American people. When I am elected, I will suspend immigration from areas of the world when there is a proven history of terrorism against the United States, Europe or our allies, until we understand how to end these threats.” | “I will use this power to protect the American people. When I am elected, I will suspend immigration from areas of the world when there is a proven history of terrorism against the United States, Europe or our allies, until we understand how to end these threats.” |
| Omar Mateen, the man who killed 49 people and injured 53 in the early hours of Sunday morning at the gay club Pulse in Orlando, was born on Long Island, New York, to parents who emigrated from Afghanistan. | Omar Mateen, the man who killed 49 people and injured 53 in the early hours of Sunday morning at the gay club Pulse in Orlando, was born on Long Island, New York, to parents who emigrated from Afghanistan. |
| “The only reason the killer was in America in the first place was because we allowed his family to come here,” Trump said. | “The only reason the killer was in America in the first place was because we allowed his family to come here,” Trump said. |
| Trump has long courted controversy with his proposal to ban all Muslims from entering the United States. A top adviser said at the time that the ban was based on the need to “stop, take a break, have a look and make sure everything is cool”. Although Trump has since insisted that “it was just a suggestion”, he doubled down on it on Twitter in the past day and took a victory lap on Monday. “I called for a ban after San Bernardino, and was met with great scorn and anger but now, many are saying I was right to do so,” he boasted. | Trump has long courted controversy with his proposal to ban all Muslims from entering the United States. A top adviser said at the time that the ban was based on the need to “stop, take a break, have a look and make sure everything is cool”. Although Trump has since insisted that “it was just a suggestion”, he doubled down on it on Twitter in the past day and took a victory lap on Monday. “I called for a ban after San Bernardino, and was met with great scorn and anger but now, many are saying I was right to do so,” he boasted. |
| In his own speech on Monday, the presumptive Republican nominee derided Clinton for saying “Muslims are peaceful and tolerant people” and warned that admitting Syrian refugees “could be a better, bigger, more horrible version of the legendary Trojan horse”. | In his own speech on Monday, the presumptive Republican nominee derided Clinton for saying “Muslims are peaceful and tolerant people” and warned that admitting Syrian refugees “could be a better, bigger, more horrible version of the legendary Trojan horse”. |
| He went on to claim that Muslims in the United States were aiding terrorist attacks. “The Muslim communities, most importantly, they have to work with us, they have to cooperate with us and turn in the people they know are bad. They have to do it and they have to do it forthwith,” he said, claiming that many Muslims were hiding behind “political correctness” to avoid sharing their knowledge of terrorist activities to law enforcement officials. | He went on to claim that Muslims in the United States were aiding terrorist attacks. “The Muslim communities, most importantly, they have to work with us, they have to cooperate with us and turn in the people they know are bad. They have to do it and they have to do it forthwith,” he said, claiming that many Muslims were hiding behind “political correctness” to avoid sharing their knowledge of terrorist activities to law enforcement officials. |
| Trump added: “People who know what was going on and they knew exactly, they used the excuse of racial profiling, which was probably an excuse given to them by their lawyer, so they don’t get in trouble.” | Trump added: “People who know what was going on and they knew exactly, they used the excuse of racial profiling, which was probably an excuse given to them by their lawyer, so they don’t get in trouble.” |
| In a speech originally intended to be an attack on Bill and Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Republican nominee also proclaimed himself an advocate of the LGBT community. “Ask yourself who is really the friend of women and the LBGT community: Donald Trump, with actions, or Hillary Clinton, her words?” he said. “I will tell you who the better friend is and some day I believe it will be proven out, big league.” | In a speech originally intended to be an attack on Bill and Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Republican nominee also proclaimed himself an advocate of the LGBT community. “Ask yourself who is really the friend of women and the LBGT community: Donald Trump, with actions, or Hillary Clinton, her words?” he said. “I will tell you who the better friend is and some day I believe it will be proven out, big league.” |
| He said: “Hillary Clinton can never claim to be a friend of the gay community as long as she continues to support immigration policies that bring Islamic extremists to our country who suppress women, gays and anyone who doesn’t share their views.” | He said: “Hillary Clinton can never claim to be a friend of the gay community as long as she continues to support immigration policies that bring Islamic extremists to our country who suppress women, gays and anyone who doesn’t share their views.” |
| Clinton is an ardent supporter of non-discrimination laws against LGBT Americans and backs same-sex marriage. Trump is opposed to same-sex marriage and has dodged the question of non-discrimination laws in the past. | Clinton is an ardent supporter of non-discrimination laws against LGBT Americans and backs same-sex marriage. Trump is opposed to same-sex marriage and has dodged the question of non-discrimination laws in the past. |
| Trump implied earlier on Monday that the president was somehow colluding with terrorists. “We’re led by a man that either is not tough, not smart, or he’s got something else in mind,” Trump told Fox News. He later added: “He doesn’t get it or he gets it better than anybody understands – it’s one or the other, and either one is unacceptable.” He has long indulged in the conspiracy theory that Obama was not born in the United States and claimed that he sent investigators to Hawaii to discover the truth. | Trump implied earlier on Monday that the president was somehow colluding with terrorists. “We’re led by a man that either is not tough, not smart, or he’s got something else in mind,” Trump told Fox News. He later added: “He doesn’t get it or he gets it better than anybody understands – it’s one or the other, and either one is unacceptable.” He has long indulged in the conspiracy theory that Obama was not born in the United States and claimed that he sent investigators to Hawaii to discover the truth. |
| Trump, who has been endorsed by the NRA, reiterated his opposition to further gun control measures. Although the New York real estate mogul once supported a ban on assault weapons, he has since become “a second amendment person” and has attacked Clinton based on the false claim that she wants to “repeal the second amendment”. | Trump, who has been endorsed by the NRA, reiterated his opposition to further gun control measures. Although the New York real estate mogul once supported a ban on assault weapons, he has since become “a second amendment person” and has attacked Clinton based on the false claim that she wants to “repeal the second amendment”. |
| The former secretary of state addressed a crowd of 800 in Cleveland, where supporters had gathered for what was intended to be Clinton’s first campaign rally since clinching the Democratic nomination for president last week. They were instead offered a preview of how a President Clinton would handle an act of terror on US soil. | The former secretary of state addressed a crowd of 800 in Cleveland, where supporters had gathered for what was intended to be Clinton’s first campaign rally since clinching the Democratic nomination for president last week. They were instead offered a preview of how a President Clinton would handle an act of terror on US soil. |
| “This is a moment when all Americans need to stand together,” Clinton said. “No matter how many times we endure attacks like this, the horror never fades. Now we have to steel our resolve to respond.” | “This is a moment when all Americans need to stand together,” Clinton said. “No matter how many times we endure attacks like this, the horror never fades. Now we have to steel our resolve to respond.” |
| The attack, Clinton said, made clear that the threat posed by Islamic State – to which Mateen pledged allegiance in a 911 call during the attack – could not simply be contained but must be defeated. | The attack, Clinton said, made clear that the threat posed by Islamic State – to which Mateen pledged allegiance in a 911 call during the attack – could not simply be contained but must be defeated. |
| “The Orlando terrorist may be dead,” she said, “but the virus that poisoned his mind remains very much alive. | “The Orlando terrorist may be dead,” she said, “but the virus that poisoned his mind remains very much alive. |
| “We must attack it with clear eyes, steady hands, unwavering determination and pride in our country and in our values.” | “We must attack it with clear eyes, steady hands, unwavering determination and pride in our country and in our values.” |
| Clinton framed the moment as a test not simply of who was more prepared to lead the US in a time of war but also of who better reflected the ideals upon which the country was founded. | Clinton framed the moment as a test not simply of who was more prepared to lead the US in a time of war but also of who better reflected the ideals upon which the country was founded. |
| “Millions of peace-loving Muslims live, work and raise their families across America,” she said, adding that the government must partner with Muslims as opposed to “scapegoating or isolating them”. | “Millions of peace-loving Muslims live, work and raise their families across America,” she said, adding that the government must partner with Muslims as opposed to “scapegoating or isolating them”. |
| “Inflammatory anti-Muslim rhetoric,” Clinton added, “hurts the vast majority of Muslims, who love freedom and hate terror.” | “Inflammatory anti-Muslim rhetoric,” Clinton added, “hurts the vast majority of Muslims, who love freedom and hate terror.” |
| Invoking the September 11 terrorist attacks, which took place while she was a senator for New York, Clinton recalled how George W Bush visited a mosque six days later with a plea for tolerance. | Invoking the September 11 terrorist attacks, which took place while she was a senator for New York, Clinton recalled how George W Bush visited a mosque six days later with a plea for tolerance. |
| “It is time to get back to the spirit of those days,” she said. | “It is time to get back to the spirit of those days,” she said. |
| Clinton pledged to make it a priority, as president, to identify and put a stop to the lone wolves who account for homegrown terrorist attacks in both the US and Europe. In doing so, she cited the importance of working with Silicon Valley to intercept online communication between such individuals and groups like Islamic State. | Clinton pledged to make it a priority, as president, to identify and put a stop to the lone wolves who account for homegrown terrorist attacks in both the US and Europe. In doing so, she cited the importance of working with Silicon Valley to intercept online communication between such individuals and groups like Islamic State. |
| Clinton also re-emphasized the need to curb America’s gun violence epidemic, calling once more for a ban on assault weapons and in particular to keep military-style firearms out of the hands of potential terrorists. | Clinton also re-emphasized the need to curb America’s gun violence epidemic, calling once more for a ban on assault weapons and in particular to keep military-style firearms out of the hands of potential terrorists. |
| “I believe weapons of war have no place on our streets,” she said, before turning her attention to the ability of individuals on the FBI watchlist to purchase guns. | “I believe weapons of war have no place on our streets,” she said, before turning her attention to the ability of individuals on the FBI watchlist to purchase guns. |
| “If you’re too dangerous to get on a plane, you’re too dangerous to buy a gun in America,” Clinton said. | “If you’re too dangerous to get on a plane, you’re too dangerous to buy a gun in America,” Clinton said. |
| She also expressed solidarity with the LGBT community, telling them: “You have millions of allies who will always have your back. And I am one of them.” | She also expressed solidarity with the LGBT community, telling them: “You have millions of allies who will always have your back. And I am one of them.” |
| Through continued veiled swipes at her opponent, Clinton said his proposals and charged rhetoric played into the hands of terrorists while paving the way for increased hate crimes against Muslims. | Through continued veiled swipes at her opponent, Clinton said his proposals and charged rhetoric played into the hands of terrorists while paving the way for increased hate crimes against Muslims. |
| Related: Orlando shootings: Trump and Clinton refocus campaigns after massacre | Related: Orlando shootings: Trump and Clinton refocus campaigns after massacre |
| “We are not a land of winners and losers,” Clinton said. “This has always been a country of ‘we’, not ‘me’. We stand together because we are stronger together. E pluribus unum – out of many, one.” | “We are not a land of winners and losers,” Clinton said. “This has always been a country of ‘we’, not ‘me’. We stand together because we are stronger together. E pluribus unum – out of many, one.” |
| Voters in attendance at Clinton’s rally said they were concerned about the inevitable politicization of the Orlando attack. But they expressed confidence in Clinton’s experience to address the threat to national security while condemning Trump’s approach of playing into people’s fears. | Voters in attendance at Clinton’s rally said they were concerned about the inevitable politicization of the Orlando attack. But they expressed confidence in Clinton’s experience to address the threat to national security while condemning Trump’s approach of playing into people’s fears. |
| Olivier Arnoult, a Frenchman living in the Cleveland suburbs, said he would vote in his first US election in November. And although he was already planning to vote for Clinton, her measured words on Monday reinforced his decision. | Olivier Arnoult, a Frenchman living in the Cleveland suburbs, said he would vote in his first US election in November. And although he was already planning to vote for Clinton, her measured words on Monday reinforced his decision. |
| “Unfortunately, Mr Trump still has yet to convince me that he has the charisma and the intelligence to become president of the United States,” Arnoult said. “His knowledge of the world at large is very limited.” | “Unfortunately, Mr Trump still has yet to convince me that he has the charisma and the intelligence to become president of the United States,” Arnoult said. “His knowledge of the world at large is very limited.” |
| Brian Sullivan, a postal worker from neighboring Mentor, Ohio, also voiced skepticism over what he said was a lack of seriousness on Trump’s part. | Brian Sullivan, a postal worker from neighboring Mentor, Ohio, also voiced skepticism over what he said was a lack of seriousness on Trump’s part. |
| “I’m hoping that he will actually raise the level of discussion,” Sullivan said, “and that he won’t just disparage everything with a tweet.” | “I’m hoping that he will actually raise the level of discussion,” Sullivan said, “and that he won’t just disparage everything with a tweet.” |