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This FSU Student Had A Scathing Message For Donald Trump And It's Going Mega Viral

Ashley Holt

Two people are dead and six hospitalized after a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday. NBC News is reporting that the suspect is the 20-year-old son of a sheriff's deputy who had access to the deputy's weapon.

Person kneels, covering face, at a memorial with flowers and balloons, reflecting somber mood
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As the aftermath of the shooting unfolded, an FSU student called out two people in particular during an interview. The clip has three million views on X. "I’m gonna call on like, you know, Governor Ron DeSantis, the president, Donald Trump, for you know — this stuff keeps going on right?" the student posed.

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"But we’re you know, praying every day...prayer’s good ...spirituality’s good, but, you know, prayers don’t do much right?"

Reporter interviews a student on campus about a mass shooting at FSU; headline states 6 hurt, suspect in custody

"So, you know, it’s good for the soul, but is it still happening? I think it is, so, you know, we need to make some gun reforms."

News reporter interviews a student on campus about a mass shooting at FSU, with details: 6 hurt, suspect in custody

Under Florida state law, guns are not allowed on college campuses.

In response to the video, people applauded the student. "God bless this kid for speaking truth," this person said.

Tweet from user Sycamore's Source: "God bless this kid for speaking truth."
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"Thoughts and prayers are neither a policy nor a strategic solution... we're lacking moral courage from leaders like Trump and DeSantis," this person asserted.

Tweet by Evaristus Odiniakeze: Critiques lack of gun reform, advocating for real change over thoughts and prayers, and condemning reliance on NRA talking points
X: @odinikaeze / Via x.com
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"other countries have less gun deaths than us because they have competent laws. look at canada," this person pointed out.

Tweet by user: "i don’t buy that at all. other countries have less gun deaths than us because they have competent laws. look at canada."
X: @ChrisDebate / Via x.com

A lot of people discussed the kinds of reforms they'd like to see. "Start charging the parents equal to the charge the kid gets," this person suggested.

Twitter post by Frank Hyde discussing gun ownership, emphasizing gun safety and parental responsibility for securing firearms from children
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"I'd propose slowing down access for people under 25," this person said.

Tweet by CEO Branding Expert: "This was a gun free zone already. However, I’d propose slowing down access for people under 25. That could help."
X: @Ceo_Branding / Via x.com

And many other people expressed frustration. "Then vote for people who will make some gun reforms," this person said.

Tweet urging a vote for candidates who will implement gun reforms
X: @Amiright / Via x.com
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"another mass shooting... will this ever end in America?" this person asked.

Tweet by a user expressing concern about another mass shooting in America
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Reporters asked Donald Trump about the shooting, and he said, "These things are terrible. But the gun doesn't do the shooting, the people do."

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"I have an obligation to protect the Second Amendment. I ran on the Second Amendment, among many other things, and I will always protect the Second Amendment."

Person in a suit and red tie seated during an interview, framed by out-of-focus elements, suggesting a candid moment in a formal setting
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Governor Ron DeSantis said on X that. "Our prayers are with our FSU family."

Tweet from Ron DeSantis: Prayers for FSU family; state law enforcement responding. FDLE: Active incident on FSU's campus; updates to follow
X: @GovRonDeSantis / Via x.com
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In a video, also on X, he said, "This killer must and will be brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law."

What do you think about the situation? Let us know in the comments.

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