John Oliver On Orlando: This Just Hurts [VIDEO]

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John Oliver opened Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight by commenting on the mass shooting at an Orlando, Florida gay nightclub on early Sunday morning that left 50 people dead.

“As I’m sure you know by now, at least 50 people were killed by a gunman at a gay nightclub in what is being described as a terrorist attack,” Oliver said. “Look, it’s still early and details are still emerging, and right now… this just hurts.”

The host added that the pain he was feeling was “so familiar,” citing the Paris terrorist attack last year, which left 130 dead.

“In Paris last November, terrorists seemed to target places symbolizing everything that is wonderful about France: culture, music, restaurants,” Oliver said.

“In Orlando, early this morning, the gunman attacked a Latin night at a gay club in the theme park capital of the world. For the record, I will happily embrace a Latin night at a gay club in the theme park capital of the world as the ultimate symbol of what is truly wonderful about America.”