Even as news continued to pour in from London battling with three separate incidents of violence two of which turned out to be ‘terrorist incidents’ as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police, the US President Donald Trump and thousands of celebrities, heads of states, journalists and common citizens took to social media to share their thoughts, views and solidarity.
#Londonattacks was trending on every social media platform with thousands debating and sharing news of the dastardly violence online.
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Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the U. K., we will be there – WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2017
President Trump also took the opportunity to share his views on immigration Tweeting which many criticized as Trump’s second tweet was seen by many as a piece of opportunism at London’s expense. Federal courts are still debating over Trump administration’s travel ban. Courts are still figuring out if the ban order fulfills constitutional criteria. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has sought permission from the Supreme Court to enforce the administration’s proposal to temporarily ban people from six Muslim-majority countries fron entering the U.S.
We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2017
Following Trump, the US Vice President also Tweeted that his “thoughts and prayers” were with the victims of the attack.
Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the victims, courageous first responders & all the people of London. As President Trump said: WE ARE WITH YOU.
— Vice President Pence (@VP) June 3, 2017
The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi also Tweeted his condemnation of the crime.
Attacks in London are shocking & anguishing. We condemn them. My thoughts are with families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2017
The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau calling the incident “awful” Tweeted,
Awful news from London tonight. We’re monitoring the situation – Canadians in need of help please see below: https://t.co/NVHwMlD2uu
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 3, 2017
US pop star Ariana Grande whose concert in Manchester was bombed just two weeks back killing more than 20, took to Twitter as well.
Praying for London ♡
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 4, 2017
Business Mogul Richard Branson also took to Twitter to express solidarity with the victims of the London attacks.
Thoughts with everyone affected by the events in London. Keep safe and look out for each other.
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) June 4, 2017
Actress Cara Delevingne took to Instagram and shared the Metropolitan Police advisory.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, also took to Facebook to release a statement condemning the acts of violence and asking citizens to stay calm and vigilant. Calling the attacks “cowardly,” he said that there was “no justification of this barbaric act.”
My statement on the cowardly terrorist attack in London tonight: https://t.co/PaGXogN60N
Please continue to follow @metpoliceuk for updates pic.twitter.com/AcGaju2Svp— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) June 4, 2017
Many jumped in to the fray to blame ‘liberals’ and ‘pro-islamists’ for the attacks.
When you elect a Muslim sympathetic to terrorists= YOU GET TERRORISM!! Nice Job #London! pic.twitter.com/yf5BrLdRUa
— Josh Cornett (@therealcornett) June 4, 2017
These also included some Putin and Trump supporters.
Wise Words For #London Tonight. pic.twitter.com/2FDncrXtl2
— Josh Cornett (@therealcornett) June 4, 2017
1. Islam attacks London
2. Libs say nothing to do with Islam
3. Light a few candles
4. Invite more refugees
5. Blame Trump #LondonBridge pic.twitter.com/Glefb8Tto4— Steve Hirsch (@Stevenwhirsch99) June 4, 2017
Indian business tycoon, Anand Mahindra asked a question that has been on everyone’s mind, the horror of the “low-tech simplicity of terror” in a “high-tech world”.
London. A van,3 men and knives.That’s all it took. In a high-tech world, it is the low-tech simplicity of terror that is the most horrifying
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 4, 2017