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How Did Trump React to the Tourist Ship Sinking Incident in New Orleans?

US President Donald Trump praised the US Coast Guard and first responders after a collision between a tanker and a tourist ship in New Orleans, Louisiana, which resulted in no fatalities but left 32 people hospitalized.

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How Did Trump React to the Tourist Ship Sinking Incident in New Orleans?
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US President Donald Trump was quick to react on social media platforms to the harrowing incident caused by a collision between a tanker and a tourist ship in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "We thank the US Coast Guard for their amazing efforts in rescue operations and other tasks related to the two-ship collision in Louisiana."

He added: "We also commend the excellent performance of all law enforcement agencies and first responder teams! Fortunately, incredibly so, this major collision did not result in any fatalities, while 32 people are receiving treatment in the hospital."

Trump concluded his post by also thanking "Governor Jeff Landry for his outstanding leadership during this extremely difficult period."

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