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Trump: Synagogue Shooting Could Have Been Avoided if Temple Had Armed Guard

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Many were quick to criticize Trump for his comments. “His lack of empathy is just staggering,” wrote Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia. Some also pointed out that Trump suggested an armed guard could have prevented the whole situation even though the shooter injured several law enforcement officers. Michael Eisenberg, a past president of the synagogue, told reportersthat “we’ve never had any threats.”

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