Minneapolis School Shooting Kills 2, Sparks Prayer Debate

Following a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis that killed two children and injured many others, a heated debate erupted over the role of prayer in response to gun violence. Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki criticized political leaders, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, for offering only "thoughts and prayers" without concrete action on gun control, stating that prayer alone is insufficient to prevent such tragedies. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the children were praying during the attack, suggesting that prayers are not enough. In response, current White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard defended the power and importance of prayer, accusing Psaki of being disrespectful to Americans of faith and even of displaying an "anti-God sentiment." Leavitt urged Psaki to pray for the grieving families and condemned Psaki's remarks as insensitive, while Psaki maintained that prayer is a source of comfort but must be accompanied by action to address gun violence. This exchange highlights the ongoing divide in America between faith-based responses to tragedy and calls for policy change on gun control.