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Chicago Muslim Leader Expects Reassurance From Washington In Wake Of London Attack

A Chicago Muslim leader said he’s alarmed by President Donald Trump’s silence regarding an attack outside a London mosque. Oussama Jammal, President of the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, said he expects Trump to condemn the act and reassure Americans that the U.S. will be vigilant to protect them. Trump has not directly spoken or tweeted about the incident, which has left nine people injured so far.

A Chicago Muslim leader said he’s alarmed by President Donald Trump’s silence regarding an attack outside a London mosque. Oussama Jammal, President of the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, said he expects Trump to condemn the act and reassure Americans that the U.S. will be vigilant to protect them. Trump has not directly spoken or tweeted about the incident, which has left nine people injured so far.

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