In the wake of a horrific attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans, President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have expressed their outrage and offered condolences. The deadly incident, which took place early on January 1, saw a vehicle ram into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 people and injuring 25 others.
The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism, especially after an ISIS flag was found in the suspect’s vehicle. Biden, while briefed by federal and state authorities, condemned the violence and vowed a thorough investigation. “There is no justification for violence of any kind,” Biden said in his statement, also praising local law enforcement for preventing further carnage.
Biden’s reaction, filled with anger and frustration, was mirrored by Trump, who called the attack “pure evil” and pledged support for the victims and the investigation. While speaking on the tragedy, Trump also made controversial remarks about criminals, falsely linking the suspect to foreign groups, even after he was identified as a U.S. citizen.
Louisiana’s Senator Bill Cassidy and Speaker Mike Johnson joined in denouncing the violence, emphasizing the need to track down those responsible and bring them to justice. Meanwhile, local officials and community leaders have rallied around the victims and their families, pledging full support for the investigation into the motives behind this brutal attack.
