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To the Point

The Atrocity in Orlando and the Presidential Campaign

An angry President Obama today denounced “the presumptive Republican nominee,” making no secret he was talking about Donald Trump. He denounced Trump’s call for a ban on Muslim immigration, and scoffed at the idea that using the phrase “Islamic Extremism” would make any difference.

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By Warren Olney • Jun 14, 2016 • 1 min read

An angry President Obama today denounced “the presumptive Republican nominee,” making no secret he was talking about Donald Trump. He denounced Trump’s call for a ban on Muslim immigration, and scoffed at the idea that using the phrase “Islamic Extremism” would make any difference. He called the shooter at the Pulse club in Orlando one of many “small actors” who “only have to be right once” while similar attacks are being prevented.

What are the administration and law enforcement doing to prevent attacks like the one in Orlando? Does language really matter?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    KCRW

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    Gideon Brower

    Independent Producer

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Juliet Eilperin

    senior national affairs correspondent for The Washington Post

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    James Fallows

    Atlantic

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    Barney Frank

    former Congressman (D-MA)

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