Controversy Erupts Over Prayer Remarks Following Minneapolis Shootings

Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democrat who became a Republican and now serves as director of national intelligence, has criticized former White House press secretary Jen Psaki after a tragic shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis left two children dead and 18 others injured.

Psaki stirred up a lot of attention on social media with a post claiming that “prayer isn’t funny enough” in light of the incident. This remark did not sit well with Gabbard, who called out Psaki and others for rejecting the value of public prayer in the wake of such violence.

In her post, Psaki argued that while prayers may be well-intentioned, they don’t adequately address the reality of school shootings or provide safety for parents and their children. She emphasized that prayers alone do not bring back the lost lives. Her comments have drawn over 15 million views online.

Gabbard responded strongly to Psaki’s dismissal of prayer, questioning why some people, including Psaki, react so negatively to those seeking spiritual support after tragedies. She suggested that such reactions stem from a disbelief in God and that there’s a deeper hatred at play. According to Gabbard, this negative perspective reflects a desire to establish themselves as a competitor to God.

She further connected these criticisms to broader Democratic policies, labeling issues like trans rights as “madness and darkness” and invoked a well-known quote from Martin Luther King Jr.

In the wake of the shooting, even California Governor Gavin Newsom rebuked comments made from the White House, emphasizing that “children literally prayed when they were shot.”

Gabbard’s views have garnered support from various Republican figures. White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt condemned Psaki’s statements as “completely rude” and encouraged people to pray for grieving families instead.

As this discourse continues, Minneapolis finds itself at the center of a national conversation about gun violence and differing opinions on how to effect change in these distressing times.

It appears Gabbard has not yet made a public statement addressing inquiries from news outlets regarding her comments.