Fact Check: Did Trump Say “Things Can Happen” After the Brown University Shooting?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: After the Dec. 13, 2025, mass shooting at Brown University, President Donald Trump said, “Things can happen.”


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: The quote attributed to Donald Trump is accurate and correctly attributed. Trump did make the remark when asked about the Brown University shooting, and the wording has not been altered or taken out of context.


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Date: 12/19/2025


 


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Last Updated on December 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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