President Trump tweeted Sunday he is “So sad to hear of the terrorist attack in Egypt.”
“U.S. strongly condemns,” Trump said. “I have great confidence that President Al Sisi will handle situation properly.”
So sad to hear of the terrorist attack in Egypt. U.S. strongly condemns. I have great…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 9, 2017
…confidence that President Al Sisi will handle situation properly.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 9, 2017
At least 37 people died Sunday after explosions at two churches in Egypt on Sunday, as Christians mark Palm Sunday. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility.
Just last week, Trump welcomed Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to the White House and vowed to help him fight terrorism.
