President-elect Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation in New Orleans, according to a source familiar with the matter. Trump expressed his condolences for the innocent victims and their loved ones, as well as support for the New Orleans Police Department in a post on Truth Social.
Trump stated, 'The Trump Administration will fully support the City of New Orleans as they investigate and recover from this act of pure evil.' He also commented on the crime rate in the US, highlighting his previous remarks about criminals entering the country.
Referring to the crime rate, Trump said, 'The criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country. The crime rate in our country is at a level that nobody has ever seen before.' However, FBI quarterly data from 2024 indicates a decline in violent crimes in New Orleans.
The sources have not been able to confirm the suspect's citizenship status at this time. The situation in New Orleans continues to be monitored as investigations unfold.
