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On a day that saw a mass shooting where 11 people were killed at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Donald Trump surprised some on Twitter when he took time to tweet a comment on World Series Game 4.
The tweet criticized the LA Dodgers manager for pulling pitcher Rich Hill from the game which saw the Boston Red Sox go on to win 9-6, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.
Watching the Dodgers/Red Sox final innings. It is amazing how a manager takes out a pitcher who is loose & dominating through almost 7 innings, Rich Hill of Dodgers, and brings in nervous reliever(s) who get shellacked. 4 run lead gone. Managers do it all the time, big mistake!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 28, 2018
Earlier in the day, Trump condemned the shooting as an “assault on humanity” and an “evil anti-Semitic attack.” He also suggested that if the worshippers in the synagogue had had guns, things might have turned out differently.
He also attended a campaign rally just hours after the shooting. He defended his campaign appearance by erroneously telling the crowd that the New York Stock Exchange was open the day after 9/11.
(pssst - it wasn't)
Trump is holding a campaign rally in IL tonight.— Holly Fιɢυeroα O'Reιlly (@AynRandPaulRyan) October 27, 2018
He went to great lengths to explain how the NYSE was opened the day after 9/11 to justify holding a campaign rally after the Pittsburgh #synagogueshooting.
NYSE was closed from 9/11-9/17.pic.twitter.com/SoeCRNhvrY
In the past, presidents have usually adopted a more somber public face for at least a few days after a national tragedy. Like this from former President Barack Obama.
We grieve for the Americans murdered in Pittsburgh. All of us have to fight the rise of anti-Semitism and hateful rhetoric against those who look, love, or pray differently. And we have to stop making it so easy for those who want to harm the innocent to get their hands on a gun.— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 27, 2018
Twitter noticed the difference in approach.
There was a shooting at a synagogue today. 11 people were killed. Earlier this week, there was mass assassination attempt by a proud MAGA supporter. Also, a man shot and killed two black people in Kentucky and said, "whites don't shoot whites." What is wrong with you? https://t.co/kOJOMNiBWj— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) October 28, 2018
I think you meant to say:— Frank Williams (@fkwilliams207) October 28, 2018
I am having a real difficult time sleeping tonight. The horrible events of today are weighing heavily on my mind. I can’t help but to take some of the blame for this terrible politically charged time we are in. I’m sorry and I will do better.
A mass shooting occurred killing innocent people and here you are tweeting about a baseball game. Real presidential 😑— Cassidy #bluenami (@Cassidy_79) October 28, 2018
Every hour, every day you diminish the dignity of the Presidency. pic.twitter.com/HqrheKReUh— bibliojoan 📖 🌊🌊🌊🌊 (@bibliojoan) October 28, 2018
