Trans Shooter Kills Children Minnesota Catholic School, Activists Protest

Following a deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where transgender-identified gunman Robin Westman killed two children and injured 17, the Department of Justice is considering expanding firearm restrictions to include individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The shooting has sparked intense debate, with some activists protesting in defense of transgender ideology at the site, drawing condemnation for politicizing the tragedy. Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited the church to pay respects, emphasizing a forthcoming discussion on preventing such violence and highlighting the nation's mental health crisis. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics. The tragedy has reignited national conversations on gun control, mental health, and the complex role of transgender identity in recent mass shootings. Public reactions remain sharply divided, with some viewing transgender-related restrictions as necessary for safety, while others see protests supporting transgender rights amid backlash as provocative and insensitive.