Outrage Erupts After Trump’s Controversial Response to Deadly FSU Shooting
Another tragic school shooting has rocked the nation — this time at Florida State University. On April 17, 2025, a gunman opened fire on campus, leaving two students dead and six others injured. The horrific event has once again ignited urgent conversations about gun control, mental health, and political accountability.
Authorities have identified the suspected shooter as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the son of a police officer. Reports suggest that the weapon used in the attack was his mother’s former service firearm. Ikner was shot during the incident and is currently being treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell.
Trump’s Response Sparks Immediate Backlash
In the wake of the shooting, President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House—but instead of offering comfort or concrete plans for action, his remarks struck many as tone-deaf and dismissive.
“These things are terrible,” Trump said at the press conference. However, he quickly pivoted to reaffirming his stance on gun rights, stating, “I’m a big advocate of the Second Amendment. I always have been.”
He went on to say:
“The gun doesn’t do the shooting, the people do.”
When asked to clarify his vague comment, “We’ll see what happens,” Trump replied, “Only in terms of legislation. This has been going on a long time.” He then emphasized again, “I have an obligation to protect the Second Amendment.”
Public Outcry: “Insensitive and Out of Touch”
Social media exploded in response, with many slamming the President’s remarks as cold and politically motivated.
“‘Sorry about the dead people, but I love guns.’ Their ashes aren’t even cold yet. Disgraceful and unchristian,” one person posted.
“Trump’s response to the FSU shooting is callous. Deflecting with ‘guns don’t shoot, people do’ ignores the real issue. His obsession with the Second Amendment is drowning out the victims’ voices,” another user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Others were quick to point out the flaws in Trump’s logic:
“This rarely happens in countries that don’t have guns. All of them have people.”
“The gun literally does the shooting. He is a moron.”
A Nation in Mourning, A Leader Under Fire
As the country grieves yet another preventable tragedy, many are asking: Where is the leadership? Where is the action?
The names of the victims have not yet been released, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
This is a developing story.
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