Trump, a Republican, who has been accused by Democrats of fueling racial divisions, stated that Americans need to denounce racism, bigotry, and white supremacy following the killings of 22 people in El Paso, Texas. A 21-year-old white man has been charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting at a Walmart store. The police in El Paso mentioned a racist, anti-immigrant manifesto that was posted online before the shooting, which they linked to the suspect, Patrick Crusius. Trump did not address allegations that his own anti-immigrant and racially charged statements have contributed to an increase in racial tensions, nor did he advocate for comprehensive gun control measures. He emphasized the importance of defeating these harmful ideologies in his remarks at the White House. "America should not tolerate hate. Hatred distorts the mind, destroys the heart, and consumes the soul." Democrats criticized Trump for avoiding gun control laws and focusing on mental health and social media. Trump is scheduled to visit El Paso on Wednesday, according to Mayor Dee Margo. Beto O'Rourke, a former congressman and El Paso native running for the Democratic presidential nomination, suggested that Trump should not visit the city. O'Rourke tweeted on Monday that the president, who played a role in fueling the hatred that led to the tragic events on Saturday, should not visit El Paso. He emphasized the need for healing and unity instead of further division. Other Democratic candidates also held Trump responsible for the attack in Texas, pointing to his inflammatory comments about immigrants. Five Democrats attended the annual conference of UnidosUS in San Diego on Monday, the largest Hispanic advocacy group in the United States. Janet Murguia, the group's president, referred to Trump as the "radicalizer-in-chief." Joe Biden, the current leading Democratic candidate and former vice president under Barack Obama, focused on gun attacks in his speech, calling out Trump for fueling hatred with divisive rhetoric. Obama, who previously pushed for gun restrictions during his presidency, did not directly mention Trump but encouraged Americans to reject divisive language. Obama stated that we should firmly reject any language used by our leaders that promotes fear, hatred, or normalizes racist beliefs. Trump, during his presidential campaign, referred to Mexican immigrants as rapists and drug smugglers, and has described illegal border-crossings from Mexico as an "invasion," labeling the migrants as "very bad thugs and gang members." Among the 22 people killed at the El Paso Walmart were eight Mexican citizens, who were shot by a man who traveled 660 miles from his home in Allen, Texas. Shortly after, another gunman killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio, before being shot by police. The motive for the Dayton shooting was unclear. Kellyanne Conway, a White House adviser, confirmed on Fox News that President Trump would be traveling to both El Paso and Dayton, but did not provide a specific date for either visit. Concerns about gun violence and the threat of racist and white-supremacist ideologies have been heightened by mass shootings carried out by lone attackers in recent years. Trump, who has been criticized for not aggressively addressing domestic extremist groups, stated that he would instruct the US Justice Department to investigate domestic terrorism and would suggest legislation to ensure that those who commit hate crimes and mass murder could face the death penalty. He also emphasized the need for reforming mental health laws to identify individuals with mental health issues and for collaborating with social media companies to identify potential mass shooters. He stated that it is crucial to prevent individuals deemed dangerous to public safety from obtaining firearms and to have a swift legal process to remove those firearms if they do. This seems to be a reference to "red flag" laws. US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican and supporter of Trump, mentioned that he has discussed with Trump a legislation he intends to propose in September alongside Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. This legislation would allocate federal grant funds to states interested in implementing such laws. "Red flag" laws allow law enforcement to seize weapons from individuals deemed at risk of violent behavior. Trump, in a tweet earlier on Monday, called for "strong background checks" for gun purchasers, but he did not provide further details on the proposal, and it was not the main focus of his recent White House address. In his speech, he stated that it is mental illness and hatred that leads to gun violence, rather than the gun itself. This statement was quickly criticized, with Democratic candidate Amy Klobuchar accusing Trump of avoiding the discussion on gun control. Following a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, Trump suggested banning bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic weapons to function like machine guns. The ban was implemented in March, but Trump decided not to go through with significant changes to gun laws. On Twitter, Trump suggested bipartisan efforts to enhance background checks, possibly alongside immigration reform. However, Democrats, who have opposed Trump's immigration policies, did not agree with this connection. Lawmakers will not reconvene in Capitol Hill until September after the summer recess. The US House of Representatives, which is controlled by the Democratic party, has approved a bill that requires universal background checks for individuals purchasing firearms. Leading Democrats have requested Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell to call the Senate back into session to vote on the bill. However, McConnell has preferred bipartisan actions to address mass shootings, criticizing political tactics and speeches without specifically mentioning guns.