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Minneapolis Mayor Defends Trans Community Amid Gun Violence Debate

8/30/2025

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the misuse of a mass shooting to target the transgender community, stressing victim focus.
Far-right figures falsely associate transgender individuals with violence, promoting claims of a "trans terrorism epidemic."
Critics highlight that focusing on one shooter diverts attention from the larger issue of gun violence, mainly involving non-transgender individuals.
The Trump administration faces criticism for leveraging this incident to support anti-trans policies, despite evidence of transgender individuals being more frequently victimized.

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the misuse of a mass shooting to target the transgender community, stressing victim focus.
Far-right figures falsely associate transgender individuals with violence, promoting claims of a "trans terrorism epidemic."
Critics highlight that focusing on one shooter diverts attention from the larger issue of gun violence, mainly involving non-transgender individuals.
The Trump administration faces criticism for leveraging this incident to support anti-trans policies, despite evidence of transgender individuals being more frequently victimized.