March 25, 2025 by V Leigh

NEW: The Trump admin deleted the Surgeon General’s advisory declaring gun violence a public health crisis—removing lifesaving resources and information. Trump is prioritizing gun industry profits over protecting kids and families. We won’t stand for it.

NEW: The Trump admin deleted the Surgeon General’s advisory declaring gun violence a public health crisis—removing lifesaving resources and information.

Trump is prioritizing gun industry profits over protecting kids and families. We won’t stand for it.https://t.co/DVOgKmsV28
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) March 17, 2025

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Trump just falsely claimed that crime was at its worst under the Biden Administration.

Here’s the truth: Under President Biden, the murder rate saw the sharpest decrease in history, while during Trump’s first term, gun homicides rose by 34%. pic.twitter.com/DdbTQu2Ku1
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) March 14, 2025

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America’s gun psychopathy continues: *70* mass shootings so far in 2025.💔😡💔#GunsDontMakeUsSafer

The latest, with preliminary reports of at least 4 people shot, in Las Cruces, N.M.: https://t.co/DSuod3FkTr
— MassShootingTracker (@massshootingtrk) March 22, 2025

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March 12, 2025 by V Leigh

Donald Trump claims to care about the safety of our children, but has done nothing to address gun violence, the number one killer of kids and teens in America. He claims to be tough on crime but just pardoned the insurrectionists convicted of violent attacks on police.

Donald Trump claims to care about the safety of our children, but has done nothing to address gun violence, the number one killer of kids and teens in America.

He claims to be tough on crime but just pardoned the insurrectionists convicted of violent attacks on police.
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) March 5, 2025

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A police officer was killed and five people wounded when a man took medical staff hostage and opened fire at a Pennsylvania hospital, officials said.https://t.co/fvfDsY4LNl
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 22, 2025

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NEW: One in 15 adults have survived a mass shooting, according to researchers from multiple universities.

It’s a startling statistic, yet it doesn’t even include the number of Americans impacted by community violence, domestic violence, and suicides.https://t.co/TpjJ2PfsLO
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) March 10, 2025

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A 14-year-old boy shot and killed a police officer and injured another on Friday night in Newark, New Jersey.

Gun violence in America is a major threat to us all, including law enforcement. Our leaders must act NOW to keep us all safe.https://t.co/m29w805CgL
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) March 9, 2025

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Woman Shot Dead in Alleged Road Rage Incident in Florida https://t.co/IUl3u1Y1y3 via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) March 8, 2025

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34 children ages 13 to 17 died from gun violence between 2021–2024 in Connecticut.

26 of them were children of color.

Black and Hispanic children are disproportionately impacted in the gun violence epidemic and have long been ignored. https://t.co/S4QkkW5ryk
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) March 4, 2025

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February 25, 2025 by V Leigh

Days after his guilty plea, the Kansas City man who shot Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang his doorbell by mistake, has died.

A Temple University student was shot and killed last night near off-campus apartments after an altercation with another student.

Far too often, disputes turn fatal because of easy access to guns. This shouldn’t be normal.https://t.co/vzzlp2vafM
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) February 7, 2025

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🚨President Trump quietly installed FBI Director Kash Patel as acting director of ATF.

He has no experience fighting crime, preventing mass shootings or stopping domestic terrorism. Patel will let the gun lobby walk all over him and American communities will pay the price. pic.twitter.com/pPm2Z1oZZC
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) February 24, 2025

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Five years ago today, Ahmaud Arbery went for a jog and never came home. He was shot and killed by racist vigilantes who falsely claimed self-defense. He should still be here, and we will keep fighting for justice and change in his honor. pic.twitter.com/pb2DOmTAcO
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) February 23, 2025

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White homeowner pleads guilty to lesser charge of second-degree assault in 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black teen who rang his doorbell by mistakehttps://t.co/xUmKqVvMOe
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 14, 2025

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Andrew Lester, 86, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl in 2023 and died one day later. https://t.co/LSVnzR2dvE pic.twitter.com/V5kWuOojGM
— Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) February 22, 2025

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BREAKING: Days after his guilty plea, the Kansas City man who shot Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang his doorbell by mistake, has died. https://t.co/Mrz5lDzYEF
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 19, 2025

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February 7, 2025 by V Leigh

The US has a gun homicide rate 26x that of peer nations & a gun suicide rate nearly 12x that of peer nations. Guns are also the #1 killer of children and teens in this country. Gun violence is absolutely a public health crisis, and the head of the @HHSGov should treat it as such

Nearly 46,000 Americans die from gun violence every single year.

Gun violence IS a public health crisis, and Americans deserve a health secretary who will treat it as such. RFK Jr. is not the person for the job. Just look at how he answered questions that are an easy yes 👇 pic.twitter.com/GbK7jP11Uw
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) January 31, 2025

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One person was killed and eight others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at a Texas nightclub early Sunday. Police believe the shooting is connected to an earlier altercation at the nightclub.

Another community devastated by mass gun violence. https://t.co/RP3HptH6wI
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) January 28, 2025

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An innocent bystander was shot and killed on Friday in Selma, Alabama when an altercation in a Walmart parking lot turned deadly because of easy access to guns.

The toll of gun violence in America is infuriating. Marcus Martin should still be here.
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) February 3, 2025

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The US has a gun homicide rate 26x that of peer nations & a gun suicide rate nearly 12x that of peer nations. Guns are also the #1 killer of children and teens in this country. Gun violence is absolutely a public health crisis, and the head of the @HHSGov should treat it as such. pic.twitter.com/ZLS1W9yfcn
— Everytown (@Everytown) January 31, 2025

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January 26, 2025 by V Leigh

UNSPEAKABLE: Eight-year-old Michael Meagher was shot and killed by his stepfather at a Wisconsin home. The man told police he was showing the child his gun “because it made him look cool.” He then said he removed the magazine, pointed the gun at the child, and pulled the trigger. “Michael brought amazing energy to life at Brook Park Elementary, where he was known for his incredible kindness and was beloved by all,” his school district wrote in a statement. https://etwn.us/40COxei

UNSPEAKABLE: Eight-year-old Michael Meagher was shot and killed by his stepfather at a Wisconsin home. The man told police he was showing the child his gun “because it made him look cool.” He then said he removed the magazine, pointed the gun at the child, and pulled the trigger.… pic.twitter.com/ZyuQGQxdo0
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) January 25, 2025

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Sixteen-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante was shot and killed, and another student was injured, this week after a student opened fire in the cafeteria of Antioch High School in Nashville.

It shouldn’t be this way. Josselin deserved better.https://t.co/yGYsaKyLUo
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) January 25, 2025

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— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) January 24, 2025

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Tennessee doesn’t have:

❌Universal background checks
❌Gun owner licensing
❌Large capacity magazine ban
❌Waiting periods
❌Community violence intervention funding
❌Lost and stolen firearm reporting

These laws are proven to prevent gun violence. Antioch HS deserved better.
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) January 22, 2025

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A female student has died and another was wounded in the shooting at a Nashville high school, police said. The male shooter killed himself. https://t.co/wow1GKuuji
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 22, 2025

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HORRIFIC: A 12-year-old child was shot and wounded after throwing a snowball at a car, while playing in the snow with another child. The driver allegedly “looped the block” to target the children. This shouldn’t be—and doesn’t have to be—our kids’ reality.https://t.co/83UgjHPSBq
— Everytown (@Everytown) January 24, 2025

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January 23, 2025 by V Leigh

16 of Trump’s 26 day one executive orders were ripped straight from the pages of Project 2025. But sure, let’s believe Trump when he says “I have nothing to do with Project 2025.”

Trump just revoked the Equal Employment Opportunity executive order of 1965, rolling back 60 years of progress on civil rights.

The order had prohibited employment discrimination in federal hiring based on race, religion, and gender. pic.twitter.com/Fg4ndUWMSx
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) January 22, 2025

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Yesterday, I broke down Trump’s executive orders targeting immigrant communities. Today, let’s talk Trump’s executive orders targeting minorities – I.E., every person that isn’t a white, cis, straight, able-bodied man. (1/3)
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) January 23, 2025

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BREAKING: We’re only two days into the Trump-Vance Administration, and they have seemingly disbanded the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention already—making it clear this Administration works for the gun lobby, not the American people. pic.twitter.com/TH4RmOUF7T
— Everytown (@Everytown) January 21, 2025

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We know that far-right extremists are armed with both guns and dangerous plans. By pardoning people who violently broke into our nation’s Capitol, President Trump has fanned the flames.

This is not what “making America safe again” looks like. pic.twitter.com/vmDHj8QY3P
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) January 21, 2025

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1/ One of President Trump’s first acts was to pardon those convicted in connection with January 6th.

Here are some of the convicted felons he set free:
— Rep. Jason Crow (@RepJasonCrow) January 21, 2025

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Yesterday, Trump signed more executive orders on Inauguration Day than any President in history.

Every day this week, I’ll be breaking down Trump’s attacks on your rights and freedoms.

First up: immigration rights and birthright citizenship. (1/11)
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) January 22, 2025

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Trump’s ‘Alien Enemies’ order resurrects the law that detained Japanese-Americans in internment camps during WWII and allows President to detain/deport natives & citizens of an “enemy nation”.

Impacts: Families deported or thrown into detention camps without due process (4/11)
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) January 22, 2025

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SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important – for both citizens and non-citizens – to know your rights.

You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/SiYHGIkumK
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) January 22, 2025

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I attended Trump’s inauguration yesterday.

Here are my thoughts: pic.twitter.com/7ZIsTdF5Ui
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 21, 2025

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Trump has ordered the National Institutes of Health to cancel their review panels on cancer research.

“The impact of [Trump’s] collective executive orders appears devastating,” one senior NIH employee says. pic.twitter.com/LfiO2f5kDD
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) January 23, 2025

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16 of Trump’s 26 day one executive orders were ripped straight from the pages of Project 2025.

But sure, let’s believe Trump when he says “I have nothing to do with Project 2025.” pic.twitter.com/76CrzYY3x4
— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) January 23, 2025

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January 6, 2025 by V Leigh

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

A list of mass killings in the United States this year https://t.co/VTlifcQbSe
— The Associated Press (@AP) December 19, 2024

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Every year, our experts analyze and grade every state’s gun laws. This year, 22 states are failing at protecting their communities from gun violence.

That’s unacceptable. See where your state stands and how it can improve:https://t.co/zQ03Kjs2ro pic.twitter.com/KAQxrUfVaf
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) December 21, 2024

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Someone is shot in a road rage incident every 18 hours in America.

Aggressive driving isn’t unique to the United States, but road rage shootings are. We shouldn’t have to fear being shot on our streets. https://t.co/7hvwiHHjde
— Students Demand Action (@StudentsDemand) January 3, 2025

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Two brothers were killed and five other people were injured in Kankakee, Illinois in a shooting at a New Year’s Day party where 50 people had gathered.

Days of celebration should never end in tragedy. Gun violence is preventable.https://t.co/f0WbrIQ3TZ
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) January 3, 2025

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HORRIFIC: Ten-year-old Yaneliz Munguia was struck in the head and killed by celebratory gunfire while watching her family light off fireworks outside of their Florida apartment on New Year’s Eve. A search is still underway for the person who fired the gun.

Engaging in… pic.twitter.com/YqRBRsFWIL
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) January 2, 2025

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December 12, 2024 by V Leigh

This week’s horrific shooting that critically wounded two kindergarteners was at least the 202nd shooting at a school this year, according to @Newsweek. A future where our kids can go to school free from the threat of gun violence is worth fighting for.

This week’s horrific shooting that critically wounded two kindergarteners was at least the 202nd shooting at a school this year, according to @Newsweek.

A future where our kids can go to school free from the threat of gun violence is worth fighting for.https://t.co/qbyi0pwQkB
— Everytown (@Everytown) December 8, 2024

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A dispute outside a Miami apartment yesterday turned fatal when two teens allegedly shot and killed 15-year-old Nolan King.

A young life was cut tragically short because of easy access to guns. This shouldn’t have happened.https://t.co/IWB6EBirfX
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) December 9, 2024

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AGAIN. A 2-year-old boy was unintentionally shot and killed by his 7-year-old brother, who found a loaded and unlocked gun in the glove box of their mother’s vehicle and discharged it.

Yet another family devastated by preventable gun violence.https://t.co/8HzQVpHhHO
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) December 4, 2024

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WOULD BE BREAKING NATIONAL NEWS IN A HEALTHY COUNTRY: Two children were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a tiny religious K-8 school in Northern California and the shooter died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot. https://t.co/X0UjG6Rq3z
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) December 5, 2024

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December 2, 2024 by V Leigh

The gun industry is one of the most protected industries in America—allowing gun makers to keep lining their pockets while guns remain the #1 killer of American children and teens.

The gun industry is one of the most protected industries in America—allowing gun makers to keep lining their pockets while guns remain the #1 killer of American children and teens.@StudentsDemand launched a campaign this week to expose the industry’s #KillerBusiness and ask:… pic.twitter.com/mbdFwNQYXw
— Everytown (@Everytown) November 22, 2024

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September 19, 2024 by V Leigh

“At least 389 mass shootings have taken place so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines mass shootings as those in which four or more victims are shot. That’s an average of more than 1.5 mass shootings every day.”

“At least 389 mass shootings have taken place so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines mass shootings as those in which four or more victims are shot. That’s an average of more than 1.5 mass shootings every day.”https://t.co/Es7RcSlZKK | @CNN
— The Gun Violence Archive (@GunDeaths) September 13, 2024

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A 26-year-old mother was shot and killed in front of her two young children on Thursday in Houston during a birthday party. The shooter is allegedly the father of the children.

Too many women have lost their lives because of easy access to guns.https://t.co/he17hLOSVE
— GIFFORDS (@GIFFORDS_org) September 15, 2024

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Killer Uber Driver Blames Imaginary Black Man In DISTURBING Death Of Woman https://t.co/HlHmtuvKeF via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) September 13, 2024

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— Kenny Akers (@KeneAkers) September 19, 2024

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NEW: The Trump admin deleted the Surgeon General’s advisory declaring gun violence a public health crisis—removing lifesaving resources and information. Trump is prioritizing gun industry profits over protecting kids and families. We won’t stand for it.

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Donald Trump claims to care about the safety of our children, but has done nothing to address gun violence, the number one killer of kids and teens in America. He claims to be tough on crime but just pardoned the insurrectionists convicted of violent attacks on police.

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Days after his guilty plea, the Kansas City man who shot Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang his doorbell by mistake, has died.

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The US has a gun homicide rate 26x that of peer nations & a gun suicide rate nearly 12x that of peer nations. Guns are also the #1 killer of children and teens in this country. Gun violence is absolutely a public health crisis, and the head of the @HHSGov should treat it as such

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