How did Seddique Mateen, the father of ISIS terrorist Omar Mateen get VIP seats to a Hillary Clinton campaign event in Florida? She was invited by the Clinton campaign and Democratic party to attend, and given front row seats.
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How did Seddique Mateen, the father of the Orlando terrorist who attacked a gay nightclub killing 50 people, end up on stage directly behind Hillary Clinton?
The Clinton campaign has not pinned the blame on a campaign staffer, but rather feigned ignorance about Mateen’s presence at a rally in Kissimmee, Florida — just 30 minutes from the Pulse nightclub.“This individual wasn’t invited as a guest, and the campaign was unaware of his attendance until after the event,” a Clinton campaign official said in an email to reporters.
But the campaign has not explained who was responsible for putting the controversial figure on stage.
Mateen said that he was “invited by the Democratic party.”
“I am a member, so as a member, I get the invitations. There’s nothing particular about it,” he said.
Mateen would likely have been screened as he entered the event, although to appear on the stage with Clinton he would likely require additional screening by the Secret Service or be hand selected by a staffer.
I wouldn’t be surprised if it later comes out that Seddique Mateen is a big donor to the Clinton Foundation too.