In a controversial move, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich called for relaxed gun laws moments after a shooting in Maine left 22 people dead.
Gingrich, who has a history of making inflammatory statements, said that the shooting was “a reminder that we need to protect our Second Amendment rights.” He also said that we need to “make it easier for law-abiding citizens to carry guns.”
Gingrich’s comments were met with widespread outrage, with many people accusing him of being insensitive and tone-deaf.
“It’s hard to believe that anyone would have the audacity to call for relaxed gun laws just hours after a mass shooting,” said one Twitter user. “Newt Gingrich is completely out of touch with reality.”
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“Gingrich is more interested in protecting the gun lobby than he is in protecting the lives of innocent people,” said another Twitter user. “He’s a disgrace.”
Gingrich has defended his comments, saying that he was simply trying to start a conversation about gun control. However, many people believe that his comments were simply a way to curry favor with the gun lobby.
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- Newt Gingrich is under fire for calling for relaxed gun laws moments after a shooting in Maine left 22 people dead.
- Many people are accusing Gingrich of being tone-deaf and insensitive, and of promoting violence and hatred.
- Gingrich has defended his comments, saying that he was simply trying to start a conversation about gun control. However, many people believe that his comments were simply a way to curry favor with the gun lobby.
Insiders say that Gingrich’s comments have angered even his own allies, and that his political career may be in jeopardy.
It remains to be seen whether Gingrich will face any consequences for his comments, but one thing is for sure: they have further divided the country on the issue of gun control.
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