For years, Democrats have responded to mass shootings by arguing that “thoughts and prayers” are insufficient. They’ve often argued that Republicans use this as a substitute for bona fide action on things like gun control.

The Trump administration has suddenly decided to push back.

Vice President JD Vance and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday both accused Democrats of attacking the concept of prayer with their comments after a school shooting in Minneapolis that killed two children. Vance, in particular, returned to the point repeatedly, including in a Fox News interview, seemingly sensing a political opportunity to make a point.

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Their comments misled about what Democrats were actually saying. But it’s al

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