Thoughts and Prayers

This week on The Necessary Conversation we cover one of the heaviest news weeks yet.

👉 Here’s what we dive into:

🏫 School Shooting in Minneapolis

A tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School left 2 children dead and 17 others injured. We discuss the shooter’s identity, manifesto, and why gun violence has now become the #1 cause of death for kids in America.

⛳️ Trump Rumors & Golfing Again

Trump vanished from public view for 4 days, sparking #trumpdead trends online. JD Vance even said he was “ready to step in” if tragedy struck. But Trump reappeared—on the golf course, again. We unpack the health rumors, bruised hands, and succession talk.

🇺🇸 Burning the Flag

Trump signed an executive order criminalizing flag burning, despite Supreme Court precedent. An Army vet was arrested protesting in DC. Free speech or disrespect?

📰 Israel Kills Journalists

Israel’s double-strike tactic at Nasser Hospital killed at least 20 people, including 5 journalists and medical staff. We discuss whether this marks a turning point in calling the Gaza war a genocide.

🧪 CDC in Crisis

Trump fired CDC Director Susan Monarez less than a month after appointing her. Top officials resigned, dozens of employees walked out, and RFK Jr. is reshaping vaccine policy with skeptics on advisory boards. Is the CDC being dismantled from within?

📦 No More Mail

Trump axed the “de minimis” exemption, forcing tariffs on low-value imports. Now over 25 countries—including the UK, Germany, Japan, and Australia—are suspending shipments to the U.S. What does this mean for consumers?

🐾 Simmer Down

Not everything’s heavy—this week, we lighten up with Taylor & Travis.

💬 Join the debate: Should flag burning be illegal? Is Trump’s health failing? Why is America leading the world in school shootings? And would you give up your guns if it ended school shootings forever?

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