After the news broke of the firebombing of the GOP headquarters in Orange County, North Carolina, Hillary Clinton quickly condemned the attack on social media. Trump, an hour and a half later, blamed the attack on “animals representing Hillary Clinton.”
The attack on the Orange County HQ @NCGOP office is horrific and unacceptable. Very grateful that everyone is safe.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 16, 2016
No one was hurt and the attack is still under investigation, but spray painted on the outside of the building was, “Nazi Republicans leave town or else.”
Trump was having none of Clinton’s good wishes, blaming her campaign for the attack.
Animals representing Hillary Clinton and Dems in North Carolina just firebombed our office in Orange County because we are winning @NCGOP
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2016
Using the attack as a rallying cry, Trump told supporters, “Now we have to win.”
ALL SAFE IN ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. With you all the way, will never forget. Now we have to win. Proud of you all! @NCGOP
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2016