Trump offers 'sympathy' and support to New Zealand after mosque massacre

President Trump offered his “warmest sympathy” and America's full support to the people of New Zealand following the deadly massacre allegedly carried out by a white nationalist at a mosque during prayer services Friday.

The attack left 49 dead and more than 20 injured.

“My warmest sympathy and best wishes goes out to the people of New Zealand after the horrible massacre in the Mosques. 49 innocent people have so senselessly died, with so many more seriously injured. The U.S. stands by New Zealand for anything we can do. God bless all!” Trump tweeted Friday morning.

The attacks at two mosques were allegedly carried out by a 28-year-old Australian-born citizen, who is in custody after claiming responsibility. The man posted a white nationalist manifesto, spanning 74 pages, immediately before the massacre, and even broadcasted a horrific live stream of the terror attack.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the man “an extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist.” Of the other three people in custody, one of whom was a woman, officials said at least one may not be connected to the attacks.

After the attacks, New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush told mosques nationwide to “close your doors until you hear from us again.”

Two improvised explosive devices were found in a vehicle after the shooting, one of which was disabled and one that police were working to defuse. It wasn’t clear if the vehicle was the same one the 28-year-old suspect was seen driving in the live-streamed video of the attacks.