President Trump took to Twitter Wednesday to discuss how the terrorist who carried out Tuesday’s attack in New York City was in the United States.
According to the president, 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov, an Uzbekistan native, “came into our country through what is called the ‘Diversity Visa Lottery Program.’”
Trump called the program a “Chuck Schumer beauty” and noted that he wants a merit-based system.
The terrorist came into our country through what is called the "Diversity Visa Lottery Program," a Chuck Schumer beauty. I want merit based.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2017
“We are fighting hard for Merit Based immigration, no more Democrat Lottery Systems. We must get MUCH tougher (and smarter),” he added.
We are fighting hard for Merit Based immigration, no more Democrat Lottery Systems. We must get MUCH tougher (and smarter). @foxandfriends
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2017
He also quoted Col. Tony Shaffer who said “Senator Chuck Schumer [is] helping to import Europes [sic] problems."
“We will stop this craziness!” Trump promised.
"Senator Chuck Schumer helping to import Europes problems" said Col.Tony Shaffer. We will stop this craziness! @foxandfriends
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2017
On Tuesday, he said he ordered the Department of Homeland Security to “step up our already Extreme Vetting Program. Being politically correct is fine, but not for this!”
I have just ordered Homeland Security to step up our already Extreme Vetting Program. Being politically correct is fine, but not for this!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2017
DHS said after the terror attack that using vehicles to plow into crowds of people is gaining popularity among jihadists around the world.
“We have recently seen attacks like this one throughout the world,” the department said in a news release. “DHS and its law enforcement partners remain vigilant and committed to safeguarding the American people.”
Since April 2016, Europe has experienced at least nine such attacks, including in Spain, France, England, Sweden, and Germany.
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