President Donald Trump is facing significant backlash for issuing contradictory information regarding the suspect in a fatal shooting at Brown University. His social media posts created widespread confusion and drew sharp criticism from online users who accused him of being ill-informed and contributing to the chaos surrounding the incident. Initially, Trump announced on Truth Social that the suspect was in custody, stating, “The suspect is in custody.” However, he swiftly followed up with a post that appeared to retract this claim, writing, “The Brown University Police reversed their previous statement The suspect is NOT in custody.” This rapid reversal sparked online debate, with many users pointing out that Brown University police had never confirmed an arrest, suggesting the initial information originated solely from the President. Despite some defending his actions as a prompt correction based on updated information, critics argued that his early pronouncements were misleading. Authorities later clarified that a person of interest was briefly detained but subsequently cleared, and the shooter remains at large. The incident resulted in two fatalities and eight hospitalizations. The FBI is now assisting local law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.
