President Trump left Washington Wednesday morning en route to Las Vegas where he plans to meet with the victims, first responders and doctors caught up in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

But he is expected to steer clear of the gun control issue.

Trump is expected to meet with survivors of Sunday’s massacre — in which Stephen Paddock opened fire on an outdoor concert audience from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, killing at least 59 people and wounding more than 520 others. 

The president said it’s a “sad day” as he departed Wednesday morning.