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FSU Shooting Leaves Two Dead; Trump Reaffirms Second Amendment Commitment

President Trump condemned the deadly shooting but rejected calls for new gun legislation, emphasizing his obligation to protect gun rights.

Earlier, ahead of a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump called the FSU shooting “a shame”.
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President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Overview

  • A 20-year-old FSU student, Phoenix Ikner, opened fire on campus, killing two and injuring six before being taken into custody.
  • Ikner, the son of a Leon County Sheriff's deputy, accessed one of his mother’s firearms to carry out the attack, according to authorities.
  • President Trump described the shooting as 'terrible' and 'a shame' but reiterated his strong support for the Second Amendment.
  • Trump dismissed the need for changes to gun laws, stating, 'The gun doesn’t do the shooting, the people do.'
  • The president promised further comments once more details about the incident are available but has not announced any policy actions.