Former Hollywood actress Rosie O’Donnell, now living in Ireland, has sparked controversy over comments she made regarding a recent school shooting in Minneapolis. In a widely shared TikTok video, O’Donnell falsely claimed that the suspect in the Annunciation Catholic School attack—which left two children dead and 18 injured—was a white, MAGA-aligned Republican and a “white supremacist.” She further attempted to connect the incident to former President Donald Trump and conservative organizations, including the Heritage Foundation.

However, these claims do not align with the facts. Authorities have identified the shooter as Robin Westman, a transgender individual who left behind a video manifesto expressing anti-Christian, anti-Israel, and anti-Trump views. The suspect even had “K\*ll Donald Trump” written on a weapon used in the attack. Law enforcement has not established any political connection to conservative or Republican groups.

Despite this, O’Donnell continued in her video to accuse Trump of habitual lying and speculated that he might seek to cancel future elections or impose martial law, especially in Democrat-led cities. She also mentioned Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda, claiming it reveals Trump’s alleged plans to seize more power. O’Donnell urged her viewers to read the document and “do something” in response.

Her video quickly went viral, generating a mixed response. While some praised her for speaking out, many critics accused her of spreading misinformation and politicizing a national tragedy. Trump supporters and conservative commentators pointed out the factual inaccuracies and called for greater responsibility from public figures.

This situation underscores the risks of prematurely assigning blame and injecting political narratives into unfolding tragedies. When influential voices distort facts, especially on emotionally charged issues, it can inflame divisions and hinder meaningful public discourse.