Two innocent children are dead after a sick attack on a Catholic school in Minneapolis. This senseless act of violence has shaken our nation to its core. The victims were just babies who deserved to live full lives in freedom and safety.
Eight-year-old Fletcher Merkel was one of the precious lives stolen from us. These kids were targeted simply for being at a Catholic school. No parent should ever have to bury their child because of some twisted person’s hatred.
The shooter was Robin Westman, who had connections to the very church that was attacked. Westman’s own mother worked at this parish for years before retiring. This makes the betrayal even more disgusting and personal for this tight-knit Catholic community.
Here’s what really gets under my skin. The shooter’s mother has lawyered up and refuses to talk to police. While families are grieving and investigators are working around the clock, she’s hiding behind an attorney. Her lawyer claims she has no responsibility, but Americans deserve answers about what she knew.
Police found disturbing YouTube videos that show months of planning for this evil act. The videos revealed detailed drawings of the church layout and weapons. The suspect had been preparing for this attack while living in our communities. This wasn’t some random snap decision.
FBI Director Kash Patel has called this domestic terrorism driven by hate. The evidence shows this was a targeted attack on Catholics and their faith. Religious Americans are under attack in Biden’s America, and this tragedy proves how serious the threat has become.
This was an assault on religious freedom itself. Catholics have every right to worship and send their kids to school without fear. The fact that someone would target children because of their faith shows how far our society has fallen from basic decency and respect.
We must stand with this Catholic community and demand full justice. These families need our prayers and support as they heal from this nightmare. Every American who loves freedom should be outraged that children died simply for being Catholic.
