Fox’s Kennedy responded to Harold Ford Jr.’s calls for more gun control following the tragic shootings in Minneapolis, stating that such measures “aren’t the answer.” The incident involved a trans-identified individual, Robin Westman, who took the lives of two children and injured others at the Announcement Catholic School.

During the discussion, Ford Jr. advocated for stricter regulations on gun buyers. This led Jesse Watters from Fox to question Kennedy about banning trans individuals from purchasing firearms. Kennedy remarked, “No, I think there are trans people who are sneaking up. They are terrified, worried about self-protection—they deserve that right. Suddenly, their names are in federal databases, and they can’t acquire weapons for their own safety. Many laws are already in place that prevent law-abiding citizens from getting guns and ammo.” He also mentioned a local sports goods store owner who was upset that responsible individuals couldn’t buy firearms without registration.

Kennedy added, “Yes, this individual was mentally ill, but that has nothing to do with being trans. That speaks to a deeper evil. In Minnesota, the red flag laws should have alerted the parents, and they should be outraged.” Westman, who transitioned from Robert to Robin in 2019, reportedly fired shots from a window during a Mass, tragically killing two children aged eight and ten.

In the aftermath of the shooting, Democrats began to push for stricter gun control. Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary, noted that “prayer” wouldn’t suffice to end school shootings, calling for a move away from mere “thoughts and prayers.”

Kennedy emphasized that individuals deserving self-defense shouldn’t lose access to firearms, while Ford Jr. pushed for more thorough checks on gun buyers. “I wish there was a way to prevent someone like him from pulling the trigger,” Kennedy expressed. “It’s unfortunate to take away guns from responsible people, but this isn’t the right solution.”

Ford Jr. countered, stating that while he doesn’t advocate taking firearms away, he believes in extending background checks for gun purchasers. “We need to investigate further,” he said.

After the incident at the church, Westman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A video linked to him featured unsettling images of firearms and threatening messages, including phrases like “Where is your God?” and calls to violence against public figures.