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Minneapolis Mayor Rebukes 'Thoughts and Prayers' After Catholic School Shooting

Right-wing influencers condemned his plea for action as anti-Christian.

Overview

  • At Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis, at least two children were killed and 17 others were injured in a Wednesday morning shooting.
  • Officials said the gunman died by suicide following the attack.
  • In a press conference, Mayor Jacob Frey said, “Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now,” arguing that condolences alone are insufficient.
  • Conservative outlets and MAGA-aligned personalities castigated Frey, with the Daily Caller alleging he used the tragedy to slander Christians and figures such as Chaya Raichik and Jack Posobiec denouncing his remarks.
  • Progressive voices urged concrete policy action instead of platitudes, with Jen Psaki writing that “prayer is not freaking enough.”