NRA slams Bill Essayli’s response to deadly Minneapolis shooting – NBC Los Angeles
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A high-ranking federal prosecutor in California is receiving backlash Saturday from gun rights groups like the NRA after his comments on the deadly shooting in Minneapolis Saturday.

In a post on X, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli cautioned against approaching law enforcement with a firearm, arguing that there is a “high likelihood” officers would be legally justified in shooting.

The National Rifle Association condemned Essayli’s comments on the shooting.

“This sentiment from the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California is dangerous and wrong,” wrote the NRA in a response to his comment on X. "Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens.

  • madcaesar@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    NRA almost wants to take the right side here… but of course “wait for the full investigation” is there way of saying "ok look this is exactly the situation we’ve been saying we’re going to defend… but it’s crimes by the republicans so… lets find a democrat we can try to blame and say nothing about the responsible concealed carry person that was just executed.

    God fucking damn it, this is exactly what is happening. This whole situation is so fucked up that it’s basically forcing even a corrupt organization like the NRA into the right position, yet they are still not able to do the right thing.

    It just fully proves that Republicans NEVER argue in good faith. They have no morals, no convictions other than power at all costs.

    Fucking evil.