It’s been nearly a year since Donald Trump took office, and keeping track of his many miscommunications is no small feat. However, his recent tweet might just top the list—at least for this week.
Late yesterday evening, Trump issued condolences for yet another mass shooting, which, while well-intentioned, was directed at the wrong tragedy. The actual event occurred at Rancho Tehama Elementary School in northern California, resulting in four fatalities and several injuries, including among children. However, the President’s tweet mistakenly referenced the mass shooting that took place in a Texas church just ten days prior.
Fortunately, the internet has a way of preserving these moments, and screenshots of the error are readily available. It appears Trump simply copied and pasted a message meant for the First Baptist Church shooting in Sutherland Springs, where 26 lives were tragically lost.
To be fair, with 390 mass shootings reported across the United States this year alone, it’s understandable that keeping track of every incident could be challenging. Nonetheless, as President, it’s crucial that he directs his support to the right victims. Perhaps it would be prudent for someone—anyone—to double-check his tweets before they go live.
The tweet was sent at 11:34 p.m. and remained active until early this morning when it was finally removed. This delay was likely due to the swift and severe backlash from social media users, who expressed their frustration over yet another misstep.
Since then, Trump has had ample time to send additional tweets this morning, including self-congratulatory remarks about the U.S. reputation in Asia and a familiar jab at CNN, labeling them a “loser” yet again. He also took to Twitter to announce his intervention in a situation involving three UCLA basketball players facing legal troubles in China—while managing to capitalize “Basketball” and “Players” in the process.
Remember that time a Twitter employee deleted Trump’s account for eleven glorious minutes on their last day? Maybe it’s time to consider rehiring that person for a brief stint to alleviate some of the chaos.
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In summary, the President’s recent blunder serves as a reminder of the importance of accuracy in communication, especially in times of tragedy. As we navigate these challenging conversations, let’s hope for more thoughtful and precise responses moving forward.