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The Allstate ad opened with condolences for the victims and their families, but quickly shifted towards an unusual narrative that called for Americans to "overcome an addiction to divisiveness and negativity." The slogan was intended to encourage unity and understanding, yet it was perceived by many as victim blaming. Critics on social media highlighted how the message attempted to put responsibility onto ordinary citizens rather than acknowledging the acts of violence perpetrated by the attacker. The resulting sentiment was one of outrage, with many feeling that Allstate was shifting accountability away from the true offenders.