Director of National Intelligence and former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday lashed out at former White House press secretary Jen Psaki for her remarks in the wake of the deadly Minneapolis school shooting , accusing her of displaying the same “anti-God sentiment” that motivated the gunman.
In a post on X, Gabbard pointed out Jen Psaki and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who by dismissing prayers in the aftermath of the tragedy, were reflecting the same “anti-God” sentiment that drove the attacker. She urged Americans to unite in prayer for the children who lost their lives, their grieving families, and the survivors of the massacre.
Her remarks came after former White House press secretary and MSNBC host Jen Psaki launched a sharp attack on US President Donald Trump and his allies, accusing them of offering little more than “thoughts and prayers” in response to the Annunciation school shooting that killed 2 children.
In a strongly worded X post, Psaki wrote, “Prayer is not freaking enough. Prayers do not end school shootings. Prayers do not make parents feel safe sending their kids to school. Prayer does not bring these kids back. Enough with the thoughts and prayers.” She later reiterated the criticism on her MSNBC show, saying US leaders have fallen into a “repetitive cycle” of condolences with no concrete action on gun control.
Psaki specifically called out President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for restricting their initial statements to calls for prayer. She warned that debates around the shooter’s transgender identity were being used as a political distraction.
Her comments triggered a wave of backlash online, with several Republicans accusing her of politicising a tragedy and undermining faith-based traditions of mourning.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also weighed in, calling Psaki’s remarks “performative” and accusing Democrats of hypocrisy for dismissing prayer while failing to produce solutions.
Karen Hamilton, a Virginia House candidate, retorted, “I don’t expect a spiritually blind person to understand prayer, but it is real. For grieving parents, Jesus is often their greatest comforter. You should investigate why that is, rather than belittling it.”
Authorities said two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed and at least 17 others injured when the attacker, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School before dying of self-inflicted injuries.
In a post on X, Gabbard pointed out Jen Psaki and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who by dismissing prayers in the aftermath of the tragedy, were reflecting the same “anti-God” sentiment that drove the attacker. She urged Americans to unite in prayer for the children who lost their lives, their grieving families, and the survivors of the massacre.
Those like @jenpsaki and @Jacob_Frey who criticize prayers in the wake of the Minneapolis tragedy are expressing the same anti-God sentiment that motivated the shooter— he aimed his wrath at God by trying to stop people with his bullets from praying to God. Now is a time for us…
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) August 28, 2025
Her remarks came after former White House press secretary and MSNBC host Jen Psaki launched a sharp attack on US President Donald Trump and his allies, accusing them of offering little more than “thoughts and prayers” in response to the Annunciation school shooting that killed 2 children.
In a strongly worded X post, Psaki wrote, “Prayer is not freaking enough. Prayers do not end school shootings. Prayers do not make parents feel safe sending their kids to school. Prayer does not bring these kids back. Enough with the thoughts and prayers.” She later reiterated the criticism on her MSNBC show, saying US leaders have fallen into a “repetitive cycle” of condolences with no concrete action on gun control.
Psaki specifically called out President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for restricting their initial statements to calls for prayer. She warned that debates around the shooter’s transgender identity were being used as a political distraction.
Her comments triggered a wave of backlash online, with several Republicans accusing her of politicising a tragedy and undermining faith-based traditions of mourning.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also weighed in, calling Psaki’s remarks “performative” and accusing Democrats of hypocrisy for dismissing prayer while failing to produce solutions.
Karen Hamilton, a Virginia House candidate, retorted, “I don’t expect a spiritually blind person to understand prayer, but it is real. For grieving parents, Jesus is often their greatest comforter. You should investigate why that is, rather than belittling it.”
Authorities said two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed and at least 17 others injured when the attacker, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School before dying of self-inflicted injuries.
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