Instant Alert: Trump condemns 'horrific' attack on newspaper, saying journalists 'should be free from the fear of being violently attacked while doing their jobs'

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Trump condemns 'horrific' attack on newspaper, saying journalists 'should be free from the fear of being violently attacked while doing their jobs' by John Haltiwanger on Jun 29, 2018, 12:47 PM Advertisement President Donald Trump on Friday publicly addressed the deadly shooting at a newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland the day prior, describing the incident as "horrific." "Journalists, like all Americans, should live without fear while doing their job," Trump said.  Five people were killed in the shooting at the Capital Gazette newsroom.  President Donald Trump on Friday publicly addressed the deadly shooting at a newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland the day prior, describing the incident as "horrific." "This attack shocked the conscience of our nation and filled our hearts with grief," Trump said. "Journalists, like all Americans, should live without fear while doing their job." Trump added, "My government will not rest until we have done everything in our power to reduce violent crime and to protect innocent life." President Trump addresses Capital Gazette shooting: "Journalists, like all Americans, should be free from the fear of being violently attacked while doing their job." pic.twitter.com/47Jttyz7eT — NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) June 29, 2018 Trump also addressed the shooting in a tweet on Thursday, stating: "Prior to departing Wisconsin, I was briefed on the shooting at Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Thank you to all of the First Responders who are currently on the scene." The president's troubled relationship with the media have led some to blame him for what occurred, despite the fact there's no conclusive evidence the suspect was motivated by Trump's rhetoric.  Some pointed to the fact Trump has described the media as the "enemy" of the American people to bolster this argument.  The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 17, 2017 The alleged perpetrator of Thursday's shooting reportedly had a long history of animosity toward the Capital Gazette after taking issue with its reporting on a harassment case in which he pleaded guilty.  Five people were killed in the shooting.  SEE ALSO: Reporter tweets account of shooting in his own newsroom: 'There is nothing more terrifying than hearing multiple people get shot while you're under your desk and then hear the gunman reload'   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011