Melania Trump accused of using ChatGPT to craft response to Minnesota shooting

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: First lady Melania Trump’s late-night response to the tragic Annunciation Catholic School shooting has sparked accusations that she relied on ChatGPT to craft her statement.
The attack, which left an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old dead, prompted Melania to call for behavioral threat assessments to stop future massacres, but her polished language quickly drew skepticism online.
The tragic mass killing in Minnesota illuminates the need for pre-emptive intervention in identifying potential school shooters. Early warning signs are often evident, with many individuals exhibiting concerning behaviors and making violent threats online prior to their actions.…
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) August 28, 2025
Melania Trump’s statement draws AI allegations
The first lady wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “The tragic mass killing in Minnesota illuminates the need for pre-emptive intervention in identifying potential school shooters. Early warning signs are often evident, with many individuals exhibiting concerning behaviors and making violent threats online prior to their actions.”

She added: “To prevent future tragedies, it is crucial we look into behavioral threat assessments across all levels of society – beginning in our homes, extending through school districts, and of course, social media platforms. Being aware of these warning signs and acting quickly can save lives and make American communities safer.”
Social media users were quick to accuse Melania of outsourcing her message to artificial intelligence.
One X user wrote: “When using chatgpt remove the (—) from here society—beginning.”
When using chatgpt remove the (—) from here 👇🏻
— Adel.btc (@AdelAinain) August 28, 2025
society—beginning
Another chimed in: “Obviously the actual Melania didn't write this,” while a third declared: “Not a single word of this post was written by Melania Trump.”
A fourth asked bluntly: “Please don’t be so obviously ChatGPT, it’s incredibly unbecoming.”
Please don’t be so obviously ChatGPT, it’s incredibly unbecoming
— Uubzu v3 (@uubzu) August 28, 2025
"Scripted by ChatGPT," one posted.
Another said, "Who wrote this post for you, Ma'am? ChatGPT?"
Notably, Melania’s response did not mention gun control, despite the 23-year-old shooter, Robin Westman, using firearms to kill two young students.
President Donald Trump ordered all federal flags lowered to half-staff until August 31 to honor the victims.

Conservatives shift focus away from guns
While the Trumps refrained from commenting on the shooter’s gender identity, other conservatives seized on the fact that Westman, born Robert Westman, was transgender.
White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a post declaring, “There is a demonic force moving when a transgender maniac sprays bullets at pews of Catholic school children. Shame on the progressive leaders and lawmakers who make this about the man in the White House, the Second Amendment, or so-called trans bigotry.”

Donald Trump Jr echoed Rep Byron Donalds’ claim that the tragedy stemmed from mental health, not firearms. Donalds wrote, “For years, the left has promoted radical gender ideology, ignored glaring mental health issues & spewed hateful rhetoric. This is the insanity that’s come from their movement. They must reexamine everything.”

Mayor Jacob Frey defends trans community
At a Thursday, August 28, press conference, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned attacks on transgender people in the wake of the shooting.
“Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize our trans community or any other community out there has lost their sense of common humanity,” Frey said. “We should not be operating out of a place of hate for anyone. We should be operating from a place of our love for kids … kids died today.”

The 44-year-old mayor revealed students were “literally praying” when the gunman opened fire through a church window at 8:30 am. Rejecting rote condolences, Frey said, “Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.”

Frey emphasized, “They should be able to go to school or church in peace without the fear or risk of violence, and their parents should have the same kind of assurance.”
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