Rep. Maxwell Frost (D‑Fla.)
On social media, Frost expressed shock at the repeated "thoughts and prayers" rhetoric, urging a more meaningful response:
“These kids were probably praying when they were shot to death at [Catholic] school. Don’t give us your f------ thoughts and prayers.”
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D‑Conn.)
She was forthright in condemning platitudes, stating:
“Thoughts & prayers are not enough—Congress must act to stop gun violence.”
Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D‑Colo.)
Offering a similarly clear message:
“Thoughts & prayers aren’t going to do anything to fix this.”
MSNBC’s Jen Psaki (former White House Press Secretary)
Not an elected official, but influential in political discourse, she emphasized:
“Prayer is not freaking enough. Prayers does not end school shootings… When kids are getting shot in their pews… maybe rethink your strategy.”
CNN’s Dana Bash (media, echoing Mayor Frey’s frustration)
Echoed the mayor’s message, emphasizing that conventional expressions of sympathy lack gravity when those affected were “literally praying” at the time.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D‑Minn.)
During appearances, Klobuchar aligned with Frey’s perspective, sharing:
“Thoughts and prayers weren’t enough here right now, because these kids were actually praying.”
Snapshot Summary
Figure Role Stance Toward "Thoughts and Prayers"
Maxwell Frost (Rep.) U.S. Representative (Fla.) Strongly rejected prayers as insufficient; demanded action
Rosa DeLauro (Rep.) U.S. Representative (Conn.) Called prayers inadequate; urged congressional action
Brittany Pettersen (Rep.) U.S. Representative (Colo.) Said thoughts & prayers wouldn’t fix anything
Jen Psaki (MSNBC host) Former Press Secretary Declared prayer not enough; criticized superficial response
Dana Bash (CNN host) Political Journalist Amplified Frey’s stance that prayer isn’t adequate in this context
Amy Klobuchar (Senator) U.S. Senator (Minnesota) Agreed prayers weren’t enough; echoed mayor’s key point
Why It Matters
These voices frame a growing consensus among many Democratic leaders and commentators: expressions of sympathy must be matched by real legislative and policy action, particularly on gun safety. Their rejection of “thoughts and prayers” isn’t dismissing faith—but rather pushing for tangible steps to protect communities.
Would you like more on what policies these lawmakers are advocating for in response—or how other public figures are contributing to the national conversation?
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D‑Fla.) On social media, Frost expressed shock at the repeated "thoughts and prayers" rhetoric, urging a more meaningful response:
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D‑Conn.) She was forthright in condemning platitudes, stating:
Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D‑Colo.) Offering a similarly clear message:
MSNBC’s Jen Psaki (former White House Press Secretary) Not an elected official, but influential in political discourse, she emphasized:
CNN’s Dana Bash (media, echoing Mayor Frey’s frustration) Echoed the mayor’s message, emphasizing that conventional expressions of sympathy lack gravity when those affected were “literally praying” at the time.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D‑Minn.) During appearances, Klobuchar aligned with Frey’s perspective, sharing:
Snapshot Summary
Figure Role Stance Toward "Thoughts and Prayers"
Maxwell Frost (Rep.) U.S. Representative (Fla.) Strongly rejected prayers as insufficient; demanded action Rosa DeLauro (Rep.) U.S. Representative (Conn.) Called prayers inadequate; urged congressional action Brittany Pettersen (Rep.) U.S. Representative (Colo.) Said thoughts & prayers wouldn’t fix anything Jen Psaki (MSNBC host) Former Press Secretary Declared prayer not enough; criticized superficial response Dana Bash (CNN host) Political Journalist Amplified Frey’s stance that prayer isn’t adequate in this context Amy Klobuchar (Senator) U.S. Senator (Minnesota) Agreed prayers weren’t enough; echoed mayor’s key point
Why It Matters
These voices frame a growing consensus among many Democratic leaders and commentators: expressions of sympathy must be matched by real legislative and policy action, particularly on gun safety. Their rejection of “thoughts and prayers” isn’t dismissing faith—but rather pushing for tangible steps to protect communities.
Would you like more on what policies these lawmakers are advocating for in response—or how other public figures are contributing to the national conversation?
They want gun control. They see a method in their madness.