‘Pure evil’: politicians condemn New Orleans attack as White House offers support

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✍️ The article reports on the political reaction to a terrorist attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans, where a man drove a pickup truck into crowds, killing at least 10 people and injuring 35.
👉 At least 10 people were killed and 35 injured in a terrorist attack on New Year's Day in New Orleans.
👉 The suspect was shot dead by police, and improvised explosive devices were found in the vehicle.
👉 The FBI, ATF, and local authorities are working together to investigate the incident.
👉 Political leaders, including President-elect Donald Trump, have condemned the attack and offered support to the victims and their families.

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Biden briefed by FBI as Trump appears to refer to suspect as foreign national even though identity has not been confirmedNew Orleans vehicle attack – latest updatesPolitical reaction to the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans that is being investigated as a terrorist incident, came swiftly on Wednesday, with the White House saying that Joe Biden had been briefed by senior leadership at the FBI and by the leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.The president also spoke by phone this morning with the New Orleans mayor, LaToya Cantrell, “to offer full federal support” according to the White House. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/01/new-orleans-biden-trump-reaction