Trump blames media after mass shootings

Published August 5, 2019 12:09pm ET



President Trump shifted blame to the media in the aftermath of three mass shootings, accusing the press of fueling the “anger and rage” that has contributed to the atrocities in recent years.

“The Media has a big responsibility to life and safety in our Country,” he tweeted Monday. “Fake News has contributed greatly to the anger and rage that has built up over many years.”

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