Chelsea Clinton apologizes to students who blame her for NZ attack

March 15, 2019   

(Daily Caller) A group of NYU students confronted Chelsea Clinton on Friday over her recent condemnation of Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, leaving the former first daughter apologizing profusely.

The confrontation took place at an NYU vigil meant to honor the 49 people that were murdered Friday when a shooter opened fire inside two different mosques in central Christchurch, New Zealand.

“I’m so sorry that you feel that way. It was certainly never my intention. I do believe words matter. I believe we have to show solidarity,” Clinton stated when approached by students.

“This right here is the result of the massacre stoked by people like you and the words that you have put out into the world,” one student responded.

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