"The View" co-host Ana Navarro has called for stricter gun laws, blaming politicians who express intolerance for political violence while failing to address the issue.
"The View" co-host Ana Navarro has ignited a debate on gun control after denouncing the lack of action taken by American lawmakers in response to the second assassination attempt on former President Trump. Navarro's remarks came during a discussion on the attempted attack on Trump at his Florida golf course, which was thwarted by Secret Service agents.
Navarro criticized elected officials for condemning political violence while ignoring a string of politically motivated attacks in recent years, including the shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, the baseball practice shooting targeting members of Congress, and January 6th Capitol riot. She questioned, "What America do these folks live in that they think there's no space for political violence?"
Ana Navarro Condemns Inaction on Gun Control After Second Assassination Attempt on Trump
Navarro then shifted the focus to gun control, arguing that individuals with mental health issues should not have easy access to assault weapons. She lamented the lack of progress in tightening gun regulations, despite the numerous incidents of political violence that have occurred.
The incident at Trump's golf course came two months after another assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania, where the shooter injured Trump and killed his supporter, Corey Comperatore.
Ana Navarro Condemns Inaction on Gun Control After Second Assassination Attempt on Trump
In response to the assassination attempts, President Biden condemned political violence and commended the Secret Service for protecting Trump. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also expressed their opposition to political violence.
However, Navarro placed the blame for the rise in political violence squarely on the shoulders of Republicans, linking the assassination attempt on Trump to bomb threats against Springfield, Ohio, apparently related to the discussion of Haitian migrants in the city.
Ana Navarro Condemns Inaction on Gun Control After Second Assassination Attempt on Trump
Navarro's comments sparked a heated debate on social media, with some supporting her call for stricter gun laws and others accusing her of politicizing the issue. The FBI is currently investigating the incident, and law enforcement officials have identified the suspect as Ryan Routh, who allegedly aimed an AK-47 at Trump.
The assassination attempts and Navarro's subsequent remarks have raised questions about the current state of political discourse in the United States and the need to address the issue of gun violence.
Ana Navarro Condemns Inaction on Gun Control After Second Assassination Attempt on Trump
