WASHINGTON -- Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) is laying the blame for the shooting of two New York City police officers at the feet of President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D), saying that they have created an anti-police atmosphere that encouraged shooter Ismaaiyl Brinsley. "This climate is attracting the mad men in society and also giving a legitimacy to these violent protesters," said King during an interview Monday morning on Fox News, also noting that he did not think Obama and de Blasio were fostering such an atmosphere intentionally. The congressman then added that it was now up to the two Democratic officials to say something nice about the police, which would help heal race relations in the United States. "Right now I think it's important for the president and the mayor, if they are serious about healing what they believe is this rift -- or this feud if you will, this chasm, in race relations -- for them to come out and start giving praise to the police," said King.