In the span of 24 hours, two deadly mass shootings took place, in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, claiming the lives of more than 30 people and injuring dozens more.

President Trump addressed the nation, hoping to be the much-needed consoler in chief, saying, “America weeps for the fallen. We are a loving nation and our children are entitled to grow up in a just, peaceful, and loving society.”