NBC Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — August 28
Aug 28, 2025
Maggie Vespa, NBC's correspondent in Minneapolis, and Ryan Riley, NBC News Justice reporter, dive into the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting that claimed two children's lives and injured many others. They discuss the shooter’s troubling background and the wider implications for gun control and mental health. The conversation shifts to public health as former CDC director Dr. Richard Besser criticizes political interference within health agencies, emphasizing the urgent need for effective communication and transparency in governance.
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Shooter’s Broad Hatred And Targeting Of Children
- The Minneapolis shooter expressed "pure indiscriminate hate" and targeted children during a Catholic school mass.
- Investigators found violent writings, sketches, and videos showing fixation on past mass shooters and broad hatred.
Locked Doors Reduced Casualties
- School and church leaders had locked the doors during weekly mass, a protocol that kept worshippers inside safer.
- Police say that precaution likely prevented the shooter from entering and made the attack less deadly.
CDC Leadership Collapses Amid Vaccine Dispute
- The White House fired CDC Director Susan Meneres less than a month into the job amid disputes over vaccine policy.
- Four top CDC officials resigned, citing concerns about weaponization of public health and misinformation.