Barack Obama, like millions across the world, watched in horror as the US experienced yet more deadly shootings – this time in El Paso and Dayton.

In both instances, the gunman have been linked to racist ideology – more specifically white supremacy.

The result has been mass debate about a hate speech, gun control, and more. Especially with Donald Trump‘s divisive response; a response which opted not to deem the incidents domestic terrorism.

Now, the former President is weighing in and he did not hold back – addressing many aspects of the discourse head-on.

His powerful statement below…

Potent words.

Your thoughts?