Trump, a Republican, has been accused by Democrats of fueling racial divisions. In response to the killings in El Paso, where racial hatred was identified as a possible motive, Trump called for Americans to denounce racism, bigotry, and white supremacy. The suspect, a 21-year-old white man named Patrick Crusius, has been charged with capital murder in the shooting at a Walmart store. Although police linked a racist manifesto posted online to the suspect, Trump did not address allegations that his own anti-immigrant and racially charged comments have contributed to tensions. He also did not advocate for extensive gun control measures, but emphasized the need to defeat these harmful ideologies. "Hate should not exist in America. Hatred distorts thinking, destroys emotions, and consumes the spirit." Democrats, who have advocated for more stringent gun regulations, promptly criticized Trump for deflecting attention to mental health and social media instead of supporting laws to reduce gun violence. Trump is set to visit El Paso on Wednesday, according to Mayor Dee Margo. Beto O'Rourke, a former congressman and native of El Paso who is currently running for the Democratic presidential nomination, suggested that Trump should not visit the border city in southwest Texas. O'Rourke tweeted that the president, who he believes contributed to the hatred that led to the tragedy in El Paso, should not visit the city. Other Democratic candidates also accused Trump of fueling the attack with his anti-immigrant rhetoric. Five Democrats attended the annual conference of UnidosUS in San Diego on Monday. The group's president, Janet Murguia, referred to Trump as the "radicalizer-in-chief." Joe Biden, the leading Democratic candidate and former vice president under Barack Obama, focused on gun attacks in his speech, calling on Trump to address the issue of hatred fueled by divisive rhetoric. Obama, who previously pushed for gun restrictions during his presidency, also spoke out against divisive language without directly naming Trump. Obama stated that we must strongly oppose the words spoken by any of our leaders that promote fear, hatred, or normalize racist beliefs. Trump, for example, began his 2015 presidential campaign by labeling Mexican immigrants as rapists and drug smugglers, and has referred to illegal border-crossings as an "invasion," describing the migrants as "very bad thugs and gang members." In a tragic incident at the El Paso Walmart, eight Mexican citizens were among the 22 individuals killed by a man who drove from his home in the Dallas suburb of Allen, 660 miles away. Shortly after, another gunman in Dayton, Ohio killed nine people before being shot by police. The motive behind this second attack is not yet known. White House adviser Kellyanne Conway confirmed on Fox News that President Trump will be traveling to both El Paso and Dayton, but did not provide a specific date for either visit. The recent increase in mass shootings by lone attackers has raised concerns about gun violence and the influence of racist and white-supremacist ideologies. Trump, who has been criticized for not addressing domestic extremist groups effectively, stated that he will instruct the US Justice Department to investigate domestic terrorism and will propose legislation to ensure that those who commit hate crimes and mass murder receive the death penalty. He also emphasized the need for reforms in mental health laws to identify individuals with mental health issues and to collaborate with social media companies to identify potential mass shooters. He stated the importance of preventing individuals deemed to be a serious danger to public safety from obtaining firearms, and ensuring that there is a quick legal process in place to confiscate those firearms if necessary. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican and supporter of Trump, mentioned discussing legislation with Trump that he plans to introduce in September with Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. This legislation would provide federal grant money to states that implement "red flag" laws, which allow law enforcement to take weapons from those deemed a threat of violent behavior. Trump also mentioned the need for strong background checks for gun buyers in a Twitter post, although he did not provide further details and it was not the main focus of his White House statement. In his speech, he stated that mental illness and hatred are what leads to gun violence, not the gun itself. This statement was quickly criticized, with Senator Amy Klobuchar accusing Trump of avoiding the topic of gun control. She pointed out that while mental illness and hate are present worldwide, the US has a high rate of gun violence. 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 make major changes to gun laws. Instead, he suggested bipartisan efforts to enhance background checks, possibly along with immigration reform. Democrats, who oppose Trump's immigration policies, did not support this idea. Lawmakers will not be back in session on Capitol Hill until September. The US House of Representatives, led by Democrats, has approved a bill that requires background checks for all gun buyers. Democratic leaders are urging Republican Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell to bring the Senate back into session to vote on the bill. However, McConnell is calling for bipartisan collaboration to address mass shootings, criticizing partisan tactics and campaign rhetoric without directly mentioning guns.