Ft Wayne Times

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a U.S. Congressman from Indiana, addressed recent events and national trends in a series of posts on his social media account between August 27 and August 29, 2025.

On August 27, Stutzman responded to a tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School, stating: "Heartbroken by the horrific shooting during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School this morning. My prayers are with the students whose lives were extinguished by this callous monster, their families, and the students in critical condition still fighting for their lives. May God".

The following day, he commented on public safety measures in Washington D.C., writing: "Violent crime in D.C. is down drastically after the deployment of the National Guard under President Trump’s leadership. Excited for him to clean up Chicago next!" (August 28).

On August 29, ahead of Labor Day weekend, Stutzman highlighted fuel price trends: "This Labor Day, gas prices are projected to average $3.15 per gallon—the lowest since 2020, when President Trump was last in office! @POTUS continues to win for working families."

Stutzman's remarks come amid ongoing concerns about school safety nationwide and debates over federal intervention in local crime prevention efforts. The mention of declining violent crime rates in Washington D.C. follows previous deployments of federal resources to address urban violence; such interventions have historically been controversial among city officials and residents due to questions about jurisdiction and effectiveness.

His comment on gas prices references broader economic discussions as Americans prepare for holiday travel periods like Labor Day. Gasoline prices often fluctuate based on global oil markets and domestic production levels; projections for lower prices can impact consumer sentiment heading into major holidays.