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Coverage dated October 16, 2026 to October 17, 2026

Trump hails dad who stopped Bend shooter as 'great hero'

Headline from The Oregonian

"It's a terrible thing," Trump said, "but thank goodness for a man that had a gun and knew how to use it."

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  1. Blaze Media

    Trump calls armed parent who took down deadly Oregon elementary school shooter a 'great hero' (opens Blaze Media)

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    President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters at the White House that the armed individual who took down the deadly Oregon elementary school shooter the previous day "was a great hero," CNN reported . “Well, I’ll tell you what.

  2. The Oregonian

    Trump hails dad who stopped Bend shooter as 'great hero' (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    "It's a terrible thing," Trump said, "but thank goodness for a man that had a gun and knew how to use it."

  3. Bearing Arms

    Trump Calls Armed Citizen Who Stopped Bend Shooting 'Great Hero' (opens Bearing Arms)

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  4. BizPac Review

    Trump praises hero dad who stopped Oregon school shooter – teacher’s ‘incredible’ actions revealed (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    President Donald J. Trump strongly praised the heroic individual who took out the shooter during a deadly rampage at an Oregon elementary school. Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old […]

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