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Trump Calls On Hillary To Drop Out If She Can’t Say ‘Radical Islam’ Led To Orlando Attack

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Donald Trump issued a statement regarding the Orlando terrorist attack and called on Hillary Clinton to drop out of the presidential race if she cannot say “the two words ‘Radical Islam.'”

In a press release from the campaign on Sunday, Trump said that “our nation was attacked by a radical Islamic terrorist. It was the worst terrorist attack on our soil since 9/11, and the second of its kind in 6 months. My deepest sympathy and support goes out to the victims, the wounded, and their families.” (RELATED: FBI: Suspect Bragged About Ties To ‘Terrorist Organizations’)

“In his remarks today, President Obama disgracefully refused to even say the words ‘Radical Islam’. For that reason alone, he should step down,” Trump reiterated from an earlier tweet. “If Hillary Clinton, after this attack, still cannot say the two words ‘Radical Islam’ she should get out of this race for the Presidency,” he added. (RELATED: Trump Calls On Obama To Resign For Not Calling Orlando Attack ‘Radical Islamic Terrorism’ [VIDEO])

“If we do not get tough and smart real fast, we are not going to have a country anymore,” Trump argued. “Because our leaders are weak, I said this was going to happen – and it is only going to get worse. I am trying to save lives and prevent the next terrorist attack. We can’t afford to be politically correct anymore.”

“The terrorist, Omar Mir Saddique Mateen, is the son of an immigrant from Afghanistan who openly published his support for the Afghanistani Taliban and even tried to run for President of Afghanistan. According to Pew, 99% of people in Afghanistan support oppressive Sharia Law,” Trump said. (RELATED: Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Orlando Terror Attack)

“We admit more than 100,000 lifetime migrants from the Middle East each year. Since 9/11, hundreds of migrants and their children have been implicated in terrorism in the United States,” Trump continued.

“Hillary Clinton wants to dramatically increase admissions from the Middle East, bringing in many hundreds of thousands during a first term – and we will have no way to screen them, pay for them, or prevent the second generation from radicalizing,” Trump warned. (RELATED: CNN Warns Of ‘Surge’ Of ISIS Attacks In America During Ramadan [VIDEO])

“We need to protect all Americans, of all backgrounds and all beliefs, from Radical Islamic Terrorism – which has no place in an open and tolerant society. Radical Islam advocates hate for women, gays, Jews, Christians and all Americans. I am going to be a President for all Americans, and I am going to protect and defend all Americans,” Trump said. “We are going to make America safe again and great again for everyone.”

On Monday, Trump is scheduled to speak at New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm’s College about the terrorist attack, immigration, and national security.

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