Contradictory Claims: Trump’s Social Media on Brown University Shooting Suspect

The aftermath of a tragic shooting at Brown University was marked by widespread online criticism directed at President Donald Trump for his conflicting statements on social media. Users accused the former president of sowing confusion and appearing ‘ill-informed’ after he posted contradictory updates about the suspect’s status. Trump’s initial post on Truth Social declared, ‘The suspect is in custody.’ However, this was quickly superseded by a second post stating, ‘The Brown University Police reversed their previous statement The suspect is NOT in custody.’ This apparent reversal fueled a significant online reaction. Critics argued that Brown University police had never confirmed a suspect was in custody, implying the initial claim was solely from Trump and not based on official information. While some defended Trump, highlighting his quick correction, many expressed dismay over the dissemination of potentially inaccurate information during a critical unfolding event. Law enforcement officials later clarified that a person of interest was briefly detained and subsequently cleared, confirming that the actual shooter remains at large. The incident tragically claimed two lives and critically injured eight others. The FBI has joined the ongoing investigation efforts with local police.