Orlando Terrorist’s Father Shows His Support for Hillary Clinton

The father of Orlando terrorist Omar Mateen, who killed 49 people and wounded 53 others in a June 12 attack in the Pulse nightclub, attended a recent rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Seddique Mateen was visible seated behind Clinton in the crowd at a rally in Kissimmee, Fla., just south of Orlando.

Mateen, who was spotted by a local news crew at the event, did not want to speak at length when interviewed at the rally.

“We’ve been cooperating with the federal government, and that’s about it,” he said. “Thank you.”

However, when the same crew ran into him later in the evening, he wanted to show a sign he had made supporting Clinton.

Mateen, who in the past has voiced support for the Taliban, said he is voting for her over Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

“Hillary Clinton is good for United States versus Donald Trump, who has no solutions,” he said.

Mateen was asked whether the Clinton campaign knew he was coming.

“It’s a Democratic party, so everyone can join,” he said.

Asked whether he thought people would be surprised to see him so close to the community where his son killed so many people, Mateen deflected the question.

“Why should they be surprised? I love the United States, and I’ve been living here a long time,” Mateen said.

An official with the Clinton campaign said the campaign was not aware Mateen was in attendance until after the event.

Mateen’s attendance and open support of Clinton rubbed one commentator the wrong way.

“Not only does Hillary have people who love killing babies supporting her, but she now has family members of Islamic jihadists on her side,” wrote John S. Roberts on Young Conservatives. “And some people are still #WithHer?”

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