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SOMEHOW, IT’S TRUMP’S FAULT

A plausible opening argument escalates into an extreme case against Trump.

Real event · international · 2026-09-18

The prosecution's case: Three dead, eight injured in Philippines school shooting

Final verdict announced: September 19, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET

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What actually happened

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Three dead, eight injured in Philippines school shooting

The gunman, a 16-year-old student, is among the dead.

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What the record shows

This incident marks a troubling trend in school safety.

The extreme prosecution

Opening Argument

The prosecution argues that this tragic event is a direct consequence of the toxic culture fostered by the Trump administration. The prosecution alleges that the normalization of violence in schools, which has been exacerbated by lax gun laws, can be traced back to the former president's rhetoric and policies.

Exhibit A: The Plausible Link

The prosecution submits that the gunman, a mere 16-year-old student, was influenced by the pervasive atmosphere of aggression that Trump promoted during his presidency. In the prosecution's theory, this incident is not an isolated tragedy but rather a symptom of a larger societal decay initiated by Trump's divisive language.

The Domino Effect

The prosecution imagines a chain reaction: Prosecution theory: Trump's inflammatory speeches lead to increased gun sales.

The Hidden Danger

The prosecution urges that this shooting is a harbinger of future violence, fueled by a generation raised in an environment where violence is trivialized. The prosecutor alleges that the consequences of Trump's policies will haunt society for years to come.

Closing Argument

The prosecution submits that we must hold accountable those who create the conditions for such tragedies.

Verdict

The prosecution alleges: The prosecution believes that this incident is a direct indictment of Trump's legacy and the culture of violence he perpetuated.

Prosecution exhibits

  1. Prosecution theory: Trump's inflammatory speeches lead to increased gun sales.
  2. Prosecution theory: Increased gun sales lead to more firearms in the hands of minors.
  3. Prosecution theory: More firearms in schools lead to tragic incidents like this one.

Reality Check

The gunman, a 16-year-old student, is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.

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