Psaki Faces Backlash Over Prayer Comments Following Minneapolis School Shooting
Jen Psaki faced backlash for questioning prayer's efficacy after a Minneapolis school shooting, drawing condemnation from Karoline Leavitt and JD Vance for insensitive remarks.
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Overview
- Jen Psaki drew criticism for questioning prayer's efficacy in preventing or responding to school shootings, following a tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
- Karoline Leavitt condemned Psaki's comments, calling them insensitive and disrespectful towards Americans of faith for dismissing the power of prayer in times of tragedy.
- Vice President JD Vance criticized Psaki for dismissing prayer, defending its power as a response from broken hearts and belief in God, calling her remarks bizarre.
- The controversy stemmed from a Minneapolis school shooting that killed two children and injured 17, igniting a broader debate on prayer's role versus gun control measures.
- While Democrats argue 'thoughts and prayers' are insufficient, the White House condemned those who criticize the notion of sending thoughts and prayers after such tragic events.
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The suspect was 23-year-old Robin Westman, a legally armed individual, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene. Westman had legally purchased the firearms used and was identified as a female who had legally changed their name in 2020 to reflect gender identity.
Two young children, aged 8 and 10, were killed, and 17 others were injured, including 14 children between 6 and 15 years old and three elderly parishioners. At least seven victims were critically injured but expected to survive.
Jen Psaki questioned the efficacy of prayer in preventing or responding to school shootings, drawing criticism for seeming to dismiss the power of prayer during times of tragedy.
Karoline Leavitt and Vice President JD Vance condemned Psaki’s remarks as insensitive and disrespectful. Leavitt emphasized the importance of prayer for Americans of faith, while Vance defended prayer as a response from broken hearts and belief in God, calling Psaki’s remarks bizarre.
The shooting intensified debate over the role of prayer versus gun control measures, with Democrats arguing that 'thoughts and prayers' alone are insufficient, while the White House condemned criticism of sending thoughts and prayers after tragedies.
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