The school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 children dead is still sending shockwaves of outrage throughout the nation. As typical of these tragedies, the NRA found itself trending and many on Twitter are blasting the association.
The NRA Endures More Criticism
The victims of the Uvalde shooting had their names published in several news outlets, cementing the tragedy. We learned through the various reports that the lone gunman attended Uvalde High School, and purchased two assault rifles just after turning 18. Much like the Buffalo Tops shooter, the gunman faced little resistance in obtaining high-powered weaponry. In both cases, nothing ahead of the purchases alerted the retailers who sold the weapons.
The NRA, which stands for the National Rifle Association, emerged as a powerful lobby in 1975. The association’s influence on policy is notable as it champions the tenets of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Several members of the Republican Party have shown outright support for the NRA, and the gun control debates rage on with little progress.
Twitter users are pointing out the hypocrisy of Sen. Ted Cruz and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, both scheduled to speak at NRA events in the coming days. Cruz, in particular, is absorbing jabs at his character from the likes of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among others. Further, most are pointing out financial contributions the association made in support of several GOP figureheads who all expressed sadness and condolences over the shooting.
The news even spilled over into the world of sports with Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr blasting gun control laws in the country while demanding changes need to come. Beyond the recent tragedies, gun violence has long been unwieldy across the United States.
As the investigation in Uvalde continues, Twitter users are grasping for a semblance of action from elected officials.
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Aren’t you slated to headline a speaking gig for the NRA in three days - in Houston, no less?
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 24, 2022
You can do more than pray. Faith without works is dead. https://t.co/NMX64KljhL
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$3,124,773 from the NRA. https://t.co/vPcw70CIgI
— Bess Kalb (@bessbell) May 25, 2022
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$1,267,139 from the NRA https://t.co/q5eQLYE1Rs
— Bess Kalb (@bessbell) May 25, 2022
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$13,647,676 from the NRA https://t.co/vg9biSc0kG
— Bess Kalb (@bessbell) May 25, 2022
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Remember the school shooter didn't act alone.
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) May 25, 2022
He was assisted by 50 Senators, 210 House members, and the NRA.
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$2,002,462 from the NRA. https://t.co/fXEWsYURBm
— Bess Kalb (@bessbell) May 25, 2022
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BREAKING: Democratic Rep. Rubén Gallego takes the gloves off, says “just to be clear fuck you” to Ted Cruz and calls him a “fucking baby killer” for blocking lifesaving gun laws while raking in blood-soaked riches from the NRA. RT IF YOU THINK MORE DEMOCRATS SHOULD BE THIS BLUNT!
— Occupy Democrats (@OccupyDemocrats) May 24, 2022
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$1,306,130 from the NRA. https://t.co/XyxTvww97i
— Bess Kalb (@bessbell) May 25, 2022
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A simple yes or no to prove a point.
— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) May 24, 2022
Should the NRA lose their tax exempt status?
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Pro-tip: Jesus would want you to use your power as a lawmaker to act to stop gun violence in Uvalde instead of quoting Bible versus while taking money from the NRA. https://t.co/sJ7upvIOQe
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) May 24, 2022
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At the moment, Republicans Greg Abbott, Ted Cruz, and Donald Trump are scheduled to speak at the NRA's annual meeting in Houston in three days. Houston is only a few hundred miles away from Uvalde.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 24, 2022
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Henry Cuellar has an A rating from the NRA. He's on the ballot TODAY. Vote every one of these fuckers out of office.
— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) May 24, 2022
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OUTLAW THE NRA.
— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) May 24, 2022
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We will never move conservatives on this issue, dead children didn’t move them with sandy hook and it won’t now. It’s time to become a single issue voter. Anyone that takes money from the NRA is out. Anyone that doesn’t support gun reform is out.
— Ethan Klein (@h3h3productions) May 24, 2022
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I wish I were shitting you but the NRA convention in Texas is STILL going ahead as planned in 3 days
— Lindy Li (@lindyli) May 25, 2022
Even after 19 KIDS & 2 ADULTS were butchered to death at Uvalde
Greg Abbott, Ted Cruz & Trump are all scheduled to speak
Welcome to the convention of murderers and bloodsuckers