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In the wake of NYC terrorist attack, Trump says he's ordered increased 'Extreme Vetting'

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President Donald Trump has requested for a heightened vetting program following Tuesday's terrorist attack in New York.





Earlier, he tweeted that the attack in lower Manhattan was committed by a "sick and deranged person."






His remarks came after a motorist drove onto a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center memorial and struck several people on Tuesday, leaving at least eight people dead and a dozen injured. NBC News reported the suspect's name is Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, an Uzbek national who entered the U.S. in 2010.



After being shot in the abdomen by a police officer, the suspect was taken to a hospital, where he refused to answer an initial round of questions, according to NBC News.



Tuesday's attack was done for ISIS, according to a note law enforcement officials found, WNBC reported.



Trump named ISIS in a tweet.





Later, the president expressed his condolences for the victims and their families.





First lady Melania Trump tweeted, "My heart breaks for #NYC today. Thoughts & prayers as we monitor the situation."





New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.



New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there's no evidence to suggest there's a wider threat or plot. He said people will still see more security forces out of caution.



In an official statement released by the White House, Trump said his administration "will provide its full support to the New York City Police Department," including a joint investigation with the FBI, for the "cowardly attack."



— CNBC's Angelica Lavito contributed to this report.




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