Politicians, Celebrities React To Deadly Attack In Nice
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Politicians and celebrities are among those reacting to the deadly attack in France that killed 84 people when a truck plowed through a crowd watching fireworks during Bastille Day celebrations in Nice.
President Barack Obama issued a statement condemning the "horrific" attack, saying, "We stand in solidarity and partnership with France, our oldest ally, as they respond to and recover from this attack."
.@POTUS on the attack in Nice, France: pic.twitter.com/CrbChxZs04
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) July 14, 2016
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo also issued a statement on Twitter, calling the attack a "horrific rampage."
On behalf of all NYers, I extend my deepest condolences to the people of France. Statement on terror attack in Nice: https://t.co/IsDxwE2rKM
— Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 15, 2016
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tweeted, "These attacks are coming too frequently & too many people are lost."
Awful attacks in Nice. These attacks are coming too frequently & too many people are lost. We need strong American leadership to save lives.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) July 15, 2016
Donald Trump tweeted, "Another horrific attack, this time in Nice, France. Many dead and injured. When will we learn? It is only getting worse."
Hillary Clinton issued a statement on Twitter saying, "Every American stands in strong solidarity with the people of France."
"Every American stands in strong solidarity with the people of France" —Hillary on the attack in Nice pic.twitter.com/BBGgHucSE0
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 15, 2016
Celebrities also took to social media to react to the attacks.
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeted, "Heartsick over Nice. Horrified."
Heartsick over Nice. Horrified.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) July 14, 2016
Singer Cyndi Lauper echoed those sentiments on Twitter, saying, "So sad for the people of Nice, France."
So sad for the people of Nice, France.
— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) July 14, 2016
Mandy Moore tweeted, "Our hearts are with you #Nice. #prayfornice."
Our hearts are with you #Nice. #prayfornice ????????
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) July 14, 2016
Simon Cowell said he was "shocked" adding, "My thoughts and prayers to all affected."
Just heard the terrible news from Nice. I am shocked. My thoughts and prayers to all affected.
— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) July 14, 2016
And singer Rihanna, who was actually in the French Riviera city, posted on Instagram, "Due to the tragic events in Nice, my concert scheduled for July 15 at Allianz Stadium will not be going ahead as planned. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families."