Fact check: How did Trump respond when two Minnesota lawmakers were shot?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided offer conflicting accounts of President Trump's response to the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers ^{[1] [2]}. According to some sources, Trump condemned the violence, but also criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, calling him 'whacked out' and stating that calling him would be a 'waste of time' ^{[1] [2]}. Other sources report that Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims and was briefed on the shooting, posting on Truth Social and asking people to pray for those involved ^{[3] [4]}. Additionally, some sources mention Trump's remarks at the Museum of the Bible, where he touched on the recent deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis ^{[5] [4]}. Key points of Trump's response include condemnation of the violence, criticism of Governor Walz, and expressions of respect for the victims and their families ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources do not provide direct information about Trump's response to the shooting of the two Minnesota lawmakers, instead discussing a different shooting incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis ^[4]. These sources may be relevant to understanding the broader context of Trump's response to violence in Minnesota, but do not address the specific incident in question. Other sources provide alternative perspectives on Trump's response, highlighting his criticism of Governor Walz and his decision not to call him ^{[1] [2]}. Additional context is needed to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting and Trump's response, including the political motivations behind the shooting and the investigation into the incident ^[6]. Some sources mention the FBI's involvement in the investigation, but more information is needed to fully understand the law enforcement response ^[6].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks about Trump's response to the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers, but some sources suggest that the incident being referred to may be a different shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis ^[4]. This discrepancy may indicate potential misinformation or bias in the original statement. Additionally, some sources may be selectively presenting information about Trump's response, emphasizing his criticism of Governor Walz or his expressions of respect for the victims ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Multiple viewpoints are presented in the analyses, with some sources benefiting from a negative portrayal of Trump's response and others benefiting from a more positive portrayal ^{[1] [3]}. The FBI and White House may benefit from a portrayal of Trump's response as supportive of law enforcement and respectful of the victims ^{[3] [4] [6]}, while Governor Walz and Democratic leaders may benefit from a portrayal of Trump's response as critical and divisive ^{[1] [2] [1] [2] [3] [4] [6]}.