The idea that reporting suspicious incidents could leave people being labeled as "Islamophobic" has to end, Gorka said.
When asked by Ali Velshi and Stephanie Ruhle why Trump and the White House haven't issued a statement, Gorka responded, "There's a great rule: All initial reports are false".
"I find this comment outrageous and offensive".
"Look, we're not going to say we have a crystal ball, but when the president, when his cabinet members, say this is a grave threat, you need to take that statement at face value", Dr. Gorka said in response to whether North Korea posed a threat to Seattle.
MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle interrupted with an objection, but Gorka continued to dispute decades of evidence gathered by US law enforcement. "So let's wait and see, let's allow the local authorities to provide their assessment, and then the White House will make its comments". When a mosque in Quebec City was attacked by a Canadian-born man, the only comment from the White House came after reporters asked about it during a press briefing.
He also suggested that the crime might not be a terrorist attack because of previous instances of "fake hate crimes".
An improvised explosive device was thrown into the imam's office at the Dar al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, severely damaging it, but not resulting in any casualties early Saturday. "We are wondering why President Trump has not tweeted about this", Asad Zaman, director of the Muslim American Society of Minnesota, told BuzzFeed News.
And Trump certainly has had time to.
Tillerson and Bishop call on Duterte in Malacañang
Despite Obama denying that he would meet with Duterte during a regional conference in 2016, the two exchanged greetings.
Dayton's decision to call the attack "an attack of terrorism" has drawn accolades from the Muslim-American community.
In January, Trump did not comment on an attack on a mosque in Quebec, Canada which that left six dead.
A blustery Gorka expanded on what Trump said by using colorful language of his own.
White House Deputy Assistant Sebastian Gorka blamed former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama for the rise of North Korea, and said the U.S.is now "paying the price of that appeasement of Pyongyang".
When a Filipino casino was attacked in June, Trump called the incident and example of "what is going on throughout the world with terror".
Following Trump's comments warning North Korea against continuing their nuclear threats on Tuesday - and Pyongyang's response - the USA president took to Twitter early Wednesday to boast about America's powerful nuclear arsenal.
Soon after he made the statement, authorities in the Philippines said the incident was linked to a robbery, not terrorism. It's something the president also seems good at doing.
Trump's childhood home can now be rented on Airbnb
Misha Hagani, the principal of Paramount Realty USA, confirmed the listing's authenticity in an interview with Newsday . The house was built by Mr Trump's father, developer Fred Trump, in 1940 and is listed on Mr Trump's birth certificate.
South Africa's President Zuma faces no-confidence vote
During an interview in Kenya with journalist Vauldi Carelse, former president Thabo Mbeki also called for MPs to vote honestly. Hiding behind the secret vote, some of the 249 ANC parliamentarians supported the opposition motion, according to the result.
'Injured' Sanchez ruled out of start of Arsenal's PL campaign Look, that's what I read in the papers and on my side I have had no contact at all with Paris Saint-Germain". Players like Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Per Mertesacker are also uncertain for the Leicester clash.
Marriott set to woo Chinese tourists with Alibaba deal
Hotels are offering incentives for guests to book directly and to earn points through co-branded credit cards. Marriott's focus with the joint venture is mostly outbound Chinese travellers, Linnartz said.
South Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote with party backing But here we are". "The failed motion of no confidence reinforces the status quo", Kotze said by phone from Pretoria, the capital. So a minimum of 55 members of the ruling party would need to defect to pass a motion of no confidence in the president.
S&P and Dow close at record closing levels....(once again)
Meanwhile, investors will continue to closely track the second-quarter earnings season to see if pricey valuations are justified. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway was down 1.11 percent after the company reported a drop in second-quarter profit.
Mobile targets seniors with new $60 unlimited plan
Yes, you will also benefit from all the perks the Uncarrier has to offer. The catch? To get the best price, you have to sign up as a couple.
Early storms release NJ from humidity; cooler weather ahead
Tuesday will be partly sunny in the morning, then become mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The unsettled weather continues into Friday with a chance for showers and temperatures in the low 80s.
Over 11.44 Lakh PANs deactivated: Junior Finance Minister
You will be asked to enter the same mobile number on this page, which you entered on your form while applying for your PAN card. If you fail to link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card, then your PAN card might be declared invalid by December 2017.
Chicago to Sue US Over Funding Threats Against 'Sanctuary Cities'
The money would mostly be used to buy police vehicles. "He's brought discipline, no doubt, to that effort", Emanuel said. In response to Emanuel's announcement, the Justice Department called the Chicago lawsuit "tragic".
Proteas Set for Another Major 1st Innings Deficit
South Africa were 163/3‚ or still a long way from victory or even safety but significantly better off they had been at lunch. South Africa's bowlers had run in gamely for much of the day in a vain attempt at getting their team back in the match.
India beat SL by innings and 53 runs; clinch Test series
The ball narrowly missed him in a manner which the on- field umpires determined as "dangerous", the ICC said in a release. Kohli now has 18 wins under his belt-only three less than India's second-most successful captain Sourav Ganguly (21).
Trump Lashes Out at Blumenthal: "He Was a Phony Vietnam Con Artist"
The senator admitted in 2010 to misrepresenting his military service after saying he had been "in" Vietnam . The president took three tweets to criticize Blumenthal. "That investigation must be pursued".
Nawaz Sharif holds meetings with heads of coalition parties in Islamabad He went on to say that Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif are citizens of Dubai. Sharif has spent most of his time in Murree in hectic consultations over the formation of the new cabinet.
Former Bear Jay Cutler will play football again
With the Bears last season, Cutler played in just five games, as he totaled four touchdown passes and five interceptions. Cutler, however, is unlikely to save the Dolphins season or make them a favorite by any stretch of the imagination.