Trevor Noah has impressed critics with his thoughts on the Orlando mass shooting that took place in the United States.

Forty-nine people lost their lives while fifty-three were wounded at the shooting at popular gay club Pulse in Orlando.

Gun control has again come under the spotlight as it has been revealed that the shooter was previously investigated by the FBI for 'suspicious activity.'  Questions on how he was able to obtain weapons used in the shooting have dominated headlines as the victims and their families battle to come to terms with the biggest mass shooting in the history of America.

Talking on his show, Trevor Noah pointed out that US President Barack Obama has hosted 12 state dinners but has had to give 16 mass shooting addresses.

"The president made a powerful point. America has to decide if this is the kind of country that it wants to be. The saddest part is that every time this happens it feels like America has already decided. This is exactly the kind of country it wants to be."

Watch his powerful comments here: