attack came from first lady melania trump who said prayers to barcelona and a few hours later after more details of the tragedy had come out donald trump offered his condolences and supports weing the united states condemns the terror attack in barcelona and will do whatever is necessary to help. be tough and strong, we love you. vice president mike pence is wrapping up his trip to latin america echoing sentiments from panama where he also we should this morning's weather would be terrorists. >> isis has taken credit for this barbaric attack. whoever is responsible should know the united states of america together with our allies will find and punish those responsible and drive the evil of radical islamic terror from the face of the earth. >> the vice president cutting his trip short to return home to meet with the president in cam david for a previously scheduled