Trump Reacts as Pro-MAGA Marine Kills 4 in American Church Shooting
- United States President Donald Trump has reacted to the shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan
- President Trump called the rampage an “attack on Christians” after the gunman killed four worshippers
- The local police chief, William Renye, revealed the identity of the suspected gunman, who was subsequently killed
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Michigan, USA - United States President Donald Trump said the killing of four Americans at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, was an “attack on Christians.”
Legit.ng recalls that the gunman rammed his car into the church before opening fire on the churchgoers.
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Trump said the attack appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States.
The US President stated this via the Truth Social post on Sunday afternoon, September 28, 2025.
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He said the FBI will be leading the Federal Investigation and will provide full support to State and Local Officials.
President Trump said that, though the suspect is dead, there is still a lot to learn from the tragic attack at the church.
The US President called on fellow Americans to pray for the victims and their families.
He said the epidemic of violence in the United States must end.
“I have been briefed on the horrendous shooting that took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The FBI was immediately on scene and will be leading the Federal Investigation and providing full support to State and Local Officials. The suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn. This appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America. The Trump Administration will keep the Public posted, as we always do. In the meantime, PRAY for the victims and their families. THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!”
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According to the Independent UK, the local police chief, William Renye, said the suspected gunman was former U.S. Marine Thomas Jacob Sanford.
Renye said the 40-year-old Sanford was subsequently killed.
The suspect has been identified wearing a “Trump 2020” shirt in a photo posted to social media.
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