Trump offers condolences to New Zealand following mosque attacks

President Donald Trump on Friday expressed his condolences to the people of New Zealand following mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch that left at least 49 people dead.

"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.

The White House also condemned the shootings.

"The United States strongly condemns the attack in Christchurch. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families," press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement Friday morning.

She continued, "We stand in solidarity with the people of New Zealand and their government against this vicious act of hate."

National security adviser John Bolton said the US is "very concerned" and is following the events in New Zealand "very closely."