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Conservatives Claim Victimhood After Brown Student's Murder

12/18/2025

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Conservatives claim they are victims after the murder of Brown University student Ella Cook, though no motive has been confirmed.
The shooter has not been apprehended.
Influential figures such as Elon Musk, tech entrepreneur, and Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) allege Cook was targeted for conservative beliefs, despite no supporting evidence.
Critics say conservatives misrepresent facts to portray themselves as victims, ignoring their role in political violence.

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Conservatives claim they are victims after the murder of Brown University student Ella Cook, though no motive has been confirmed.
The shooter has not been apprehended.
Influential figures such as Elon Musk, tech entrepreneur, and Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) allege Cook was targeted for conservative beliefs, despite no supporting evidence.
Critics say conservatives misrepresent facts to portray themselves as victims, ignoring their role in political violence.