Strong response from Gabby Giffords condemning Trump.
It appears the Secret Service might be contacting Donald very soon. They need to make it clear that any suggestion of violence won't be tolerated.
"Donald Trump might astound Americans on a routine basis, but we must draw a bright red line between political speech and suggestions of violence. Responsible, stable individuals won’t take Trump’s rhetoric to its literal end, but his words may provide a magnet for those seeking infamy. They may provide inspiration or permission for those bent on bloodshed.
What political leaders say matters to their followers. When candidates descend into coarseness and insult, our politics follow suit. When they affirm violence, we should fear that violence will follow.
It must be the responsibility of all Americans – from Donald Trump himself, to his supporters, to those who remain silent or oppose him – to unambiguously condemn these remarks and the violence they insinuate. The integrity of our democracy and the decency of our nation is at stake."
xIt must be the responsibility of all Americans to condemn @realDonaldTrump's remarks & the violence they suggest.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) August 9, 2016Hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish the Second Amendment,” Trump said to boos from the crowd.
“By the way, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do folks,” he then added.
“Though the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don't know.”
A spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of the comments.
xThe Secret Service is aware of the comments made earlier this afternoon.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) August 9, 2016~
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