Presidential candidates, current politicians and celebrities expressed outrage and empathy on social media after a truck plowed into a crowd in Nice, France, killing at least 80 people celebrating Bastille Day.
The outpouring of support on social media sparked the hashtag #PrayForNice as many offered condolences for the weary nation as it faces its latest deadly attack.
"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
.@POTUS on the attack in Nice, France: pic.twitter.com/CrbChxZs04
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 14, 2016
Statement by @JohnKerry on the attack in Nice, France: https://t.co/YkHdt3FrVs
— Department of State (@StateDept) July 15, 2016
Canadians are shocked by tonight's attack in Nice. Our sympathy is with the victims, and our solidarity with the French people.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 14, 2016
My prayers and condolences to the victims and families of the terrible tragedy in Nice, France. We are with you in every way!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2016
Tonight, our ally France is reeling from another major attack apparently carried out by radical Islamic terrorists: https://t.co/jj8zGoyH5V
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 15, 2016
It appears terrorism has again struck the heart of Europe. Civilized & freedom loving nations cannot allow this to become the new normal.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 15, 2016
This. Must. End. pic.twitter.com/aveqWeOhNY
— Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) July 15, 2016
Horrible news out of Nice. We stand with the people of France, our oldest ally.
— Sen. Susan Collins (@SenatorCollins) July 15, 2016
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
Shocked and saddened by the appalling events in Nice, and the terrible loss of life.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) July 15, 2016
Our hearts are with the victims of what appears to be yet another unconscionable act of terror. #NiceFrance pic.twitter.com/9tYczTnsdD
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) July 15, 2016
My thoughts go out to those lost in France today. We must continue to commit ourselves to peace in these violent times. #PrayForNice
— Dr. Jill Stein (@DrJillStein) July 15, 2016
Enough #PrayForNice
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) July 14, 2016
What's happening in this world ? #PrayForNice
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) July 14, 2016
I hope the injured recover soon. India shares the pain & stands firmly with our French sisters & brothers in this hour of immense sadness.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2016
This has to stop. #PrayForNice
— Sasha Alexander (@sashaalexander) July 15, 2016
Our prayers are with you. We must continue to spread love in the face of hate. #PrayForNice pic.twitter.com/heFWCGVPoE
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) July 15, 2016
It's hard to find words except to say that I am saddened and sickened by the hate that continues to claim innocent lives. #PrayForNice
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) July 15, 2016
Daniella Silva is a national reporter for NBC News, focusing on immigration and education.
