President Donald Trump said Thursday the U.S. will do whatever is needed to help Spain following a terrorist attack in Barcelona.
Local Spanish media reported that at least 13 people have died after a van ran over pedestrians in downtown Barcelona. These sorts of vehicle attacks have become increasingly popular with Islamic terrorists in Europe.
“The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help,” Trump tweeted following the attack. “Be tough & strong, we love you!”
People move from the scene after a van crashed into pedestrians near the Las Ramblas avenue in central Barcelona, Spain August 17, 2017, in this still image from a video obtained from social media. Courtesy of McKenzie Tavoda/via REUTERS
A still image from video shows a police officer gesturing while walking across a road, after a van crashed into people in the centre of Barcelona, Spain, August 17, 2017. REUTERS TV via REUTERS