Trump offers condolences over Sri Lanka deadly blasts
US President Donald Trump expressed his condolences
to those impacted by a string of deadly blasts in Sri Lanka.
While offering his condolences he initially claimed
incorrectly that millions had died in the South Asia country on Easter Sunday.
Trump offered support for Sri Lanka and the families
of the victims in his early morning tweet, according to USA Today newspaper.
"Heartfelt condolences from the people of the
United States to the people of Sri Lanka on the horrible terrorist attacks on
churches and hotels that have killed at least 138 million people and badly
injured 600 more. We stand ready to help," the president said.
At least 138 people were killed in what appears to
be coordinated attacks as the death toll is expected to increase, according to
multiple media reports.
Hundreds were wounded in the series of explosions
that targeted churches and hotels frequented by tourists around the Sri Lankan
capital of Colombo.
