Minneapolis School Shooting Kills 2 Children, Injures 17

MSNBC host and former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki became emotional on-air while discussing the tragic shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic School, where two children were killed and 17 others injured. Psaki reflected on the ordinary concerns of children attending school and expressed deep sorrow that parents now face fears of violence during peaceful moments like morning prayer. She criticized American politicians, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, for offering only "thoughts and prayers" rather than substantive action, describing a recurring pattern following such shootings. Psaki also condemned attempts to politicize the tragedy by focusing on the shooter's gender identity, noting that narratives about mental health, political extremism, and transgender identity are often used to divert attention. Emphasizing that such mass shootings are uniquely frequent in the United States, she expressed a mixture of anger and emotional exhaustion over the repeated cycle of violence and inadequate political response. Her emotional remarks highlighted the broader societal impact and the need for meaningful change to prevent future tragedies.