Brussels Attack Reaction: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton & More Presidential Candidates Respond
The Brussels attacks have left the country of Belgium and many around the world devastated - here's how the leading presidential candidates are reacting.
Brussels has been hit with what authorities are calling terrorist attacks. Explosions at Brussels' international airport and a subway station close to European Union institutions have left over 30 people dead and hundreds injured.
One suicide bomber was behind an explosion at the airport, but multiple attackers were reportedly involved.
As the world watches for more updates, many of the remaining U.S. presidential candidates in the race have weighed in and offered their thoughts on the attacks.
Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner, offered his candid thoughts on the Brussels attack just after 8 a.m. ET.
Do you all remember how beautiful and safe a place Brussels was. Not anymore, it is from a different world! U.S. must be vigilant and smart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 22, 2016
He also called in to Fox News:
"We can't have these attacks anymore...It's time to be smart." – @realDonaldTrump reacts to #Brussels terror attackshttps://t.co/WKDL7FmTkd
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 22, 2016
Ted Cruz posted a lengthy message on his official Facebook page this morning as well:
.@tedcruz responds to #Brussels attacks: pic.twitter.com/ADKxS3PzI2
— FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) March 22, 2016
John Kasich offered his own thoughts and prayers for the victims:
Gov. John Kasich's statement on the terrorist attacks in #Brussels. pic.twitter.com/6gwCCMwJcy
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) March 22, 2016
We must strengthen our alliances to root out evil. Not dismantle them. #Brussels pic.twitter.com/fscW7zzD64
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) March 22, 2016
Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton also sent out a message on Twitter:
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and wounded, and all the people of Belgium. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 22, 2016
These terrorists seek to undermine the democratic values that are the foundation of our way of life. They will never succeed. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 22, 2016
Bernie Sanders made the following statement regarding Brussels.
Full Sanders statement on attacks in Belgium: pic.twitter.com/61Pn71tCAd
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 22, 2016
Stay with Enstars for more updates on the Brussels attacks.
