Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson are putting off planned trips to China in the wake of the mass shooting at an nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Ms. Lynch was in China to participate in the U.S.-China Cyber Ministerial in Beijing, and in a statement issued Sunday said she was traveling back to Washington, D.C., as a result of the deadly shooting, which killed 50 people and injured 53 others.
“I have been briefed by Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and FBI Director James Comey on the horrific terrorist attack in Orlando and will continue to receive updates on the situation,” Ms. Lynch said. “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families during this very difficult time.”
Mr. Johnson also cancelled plans to travel to Beijing for the event.
“The leadership of the Department of Homeland Security and our components are dedicated to investigating this tragedy, along with the FBI and our state and local partners, and supporting the Orlando community in the tragedy’s aftermath,” Mr. Johnson said in a statement.
• Andrea Noble can be reached at anoble@washingtontimes.com.
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