Minnesota Trans Gunman Kills 2 Injures 17 in Catholic School Attack

A 23-year-old gunman, Robin Westman, who identified as transgender, carried out a deadly attack at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others during a morning Mass. Westman's writings and videos revealed intense antisemitic views, hatred towards President Donald Trump, Christians, and a fascination with mass violence, featuring hateful messages such as “Kill Trump Now!,” “Israel must fall,” and antisemitic slurs. The FBI is investigating the shooting as both an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics. Despite these clear indicators, some major media outlets have been criticized for downplaying Westman's anti-Trump, anti-Israel, and anti-Christian motivations, with reports often focusing on his gender identity or labeling his motive as a mystery. Conservative voices have condemned the portrayal of transgender people in the aftermath, while also calling for a national conversation about gender dysphoria and related medical treatments for minors. Government officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel, have highlighted the shooter's gender identity in their statements on the incident.