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The Internet Responds To The Orlando Tragedy
Details continue to emerge amid the chaos of what is being described as the deadliest mass shooting in United States history late Saturday night at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando. So far, the casualty list has reached a staggering 103, with 50 dead and another 53 injured.
President Obama is scheduled to speak about the tragedy at 1:30 PM EST. In the mean time, scroll down to see how people are responding on Twitter…
Our hearts go out to the victims of the unspeakable tragedy in #Orlando, their families and all who grieve with them.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 12, 2016
Sobbing.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 12, 2016
Just heard about the shooting at the gay club in Orlando. What can we do? Hard to even find words right now. #PrayForOrlando #Pulse
— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) June 12, 2016
Urgent Need for O Negative, O Positive and AB Plasma Blood Donors After Mass Shooting #Orlando #PrayForOrlando @my1blood #Pulse
— O.C. Fire Fighters (@Local2057IAFF) June 12, 2016
I’m gay and Muslim. I want to tell the Muslim community the Islamophobia being spewed now doesn’t reflect my values as a gay man. #Orlando
— Shawn Ahmed (@uncultured) June 12, 2016
Hate/Darkness win if we allow Islamophobia/xenophobia to take over after homophobia rears its ugly head. #Pulse #LGBTPride
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 12, 2016
I am speechless, sick, and so sad reading the news from Orlando. Sending strength to my gay brothers and sisters. 50 people!!!! FIFTY
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) June 12, 2016
The blood ban on queer men is lifted in FL. Queer fam, you can give blood for your siblings t.co/YCkgiUH3BP #Pulse
— Eliel Cruz (@elielcruz) June 12, 2016
This is the third most deadly attack on US soil (after 9/11 and Oklahoma City) and most deadly mass shooting in US history. #Pulse
— Brian (@Lafond66) June 12, 2016
I cannot tell you how many long nights I have spent at #pulsenightclub. This breaks my heart, and I fear that we are forgetting how to love.
— Todrick Hall (@todrick) June 12, 2016
More than 600 people in line to donate blood hours after #Pulse nightclub shooting — via @stevehelling pic.twitter.com/1QM2GxUsUB
— Brett Rosner (@Brosner85) June 12, 2016
I have no words except to say this must end now. This violence. This bloodshed must end now.
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) June 12, 2016
NO WORDS GOOD ENOUGH???WHEN UR HURT, WOUNDED, MURDERED WE ALL CRY??WE ALL MOURN ??WE R ALL LESS WITHOUT U MY EXTENDED FAMILY????#URNOTALONE
— Cher (@cher) June 12, 2016
Blood center is overloaded with people wanting to give blood in the aftermath of the #Pulse mass shooting pic.twitter.com/rFAsbPdGGu
— Christal Hayes (@Journo_Christal) June 12, 2016
My prayers are with the victims’ families & all those affected by the shooting in Orlando. We will devote every resource available to assist
— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) June 12, 2016
Rather than #prayersfororlando let’s make #changefororlando Is this out tipping point? Ask your reps where they stand. Demand change.@HRC
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) June 12, 2016
Obama will address the Orlando #PulseShooting at 1:30pm EST.
— deray mckesson (@deray) June 12, 2016
Woke up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 12, 2016
Related: UPDATE: 50 Dead In Orlando Gay Club Attack; Here’s What We Know So Far
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