In the immediate aftermath of the tragic Minnesota church shooting, Americans were still waiting for basic facts about the gunman when former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki rushed to social media. Instead of offering sympathy, she mocked prayer itself, claiming “prayers do not end school shootings” and telling leaders to “rethink their strategy.” This was not a call for unity — it was a calculated political jab, made before families even had time to grieve.
The Left’s Contempt for Faith
Psaki’s remarks weren’t simply a policy critique. They revealed a deeper hostility toward faith in general. Her words suggested that prayer is pointless, even insulting, when in fact millions of Americans rely on it as the very source of strength during tragedy. To many, this came across not as frustration but as contempt — particularly grotesque given that the victims were literally praying in church when the shooting happened.
Trump Responds with Leadership, Not Division
While Psaki and other Democrats like Rep. Hakeem Jeffries turned immediately to politics, President Trump placed a personal call to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Surrounded by Attorney General Stephen Miller and Vice President JD Vance, Trump offered condolences, prayers, and federal support. That’s leadership — choosing to comfort families first, rather than posture for partisan advantage.
Prayer Isn’t Weakness, It’s Strength
Mary Katharine Ham, a conservative commentator who has known her own share of tragedy, made the point clearly: prayer doesn’t erase tragedy, but it sustains the living through it. She explained how faith carried her after the sudden death of her husband while she was seven months pregnant. To diminish prayer, as Psaki did, is to diminish the very thing that gives survivors hope.
Crime Crackdowns Work, Even If Democrats Hate Them
Psaki’s comments weren’t just about prayer. She was also attacking Trump’s law-and-order policies in D.C. — even as evidence shows they worked. Carjackings in the nation’s capital dropped by 87% under the federal crime surge, and violent crime fell with it. Even Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser admitted the crackdown made neighborhoods safer, though she worried aloud about political optics. Psaki would rather sneer at prayer and score points against Trump than acknowledge progress in saving lives.
Americans Want Prayer and Action
No one disputes that policy solutions matter, but Psaki’s framing sets up a false choice. Most Americans believe in both prayer and stronger action against criminals. Suggesting that prayer is worthless insults the majority of the country, people who see faith not as a substitute for action but as the foundation of resilience. Psaki’s comments were not only tone-deaf — they were divisive, reinforcing the growing perception that Democrats are increasingly hostile to both religion and security.
Final Thoughts
At a time when families are mourning unimaginable loss, Jen Psaki chose to belittle prayer and politicize tragedy. President Trump chose to console, pray, and offer help. The contrast could not be clearer. For Democrats, attacking prayer might play well on social media. For Americans in the pews, it confirms what they already know: the Left has lost touch with faith, compassion, and common sense.
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