Trump's Lies Put Brown Students' Lives in Danger

During an active shooter situation near Brown University, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social falsely claiming the shooter was already in custody, even as law enforcement had not confirmed that and the campus was still under a shelter in place order. That kind of misinformation is dangerous, because it can lead people to believe the threat is over and stop following life saving instructions. This was not a political disagreement but a public safety failure, and not the first time Trump has made premature claims during an unfolding violent situation. Emergency protocols exist to prevent confusion and panic, and when someone with a massive platform ignores them, it undercuts those trying to keep people safe. In moments like an active shooter threat, accuracy is critical, silence is better than being wrong, and spreading unverified information is reckless, not leadership.