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Schumer criticized for saying “Go Bills” before commenting on Australia mass shooting
Schumer faced backlash for a sports remark before addressing a deadly antisemitic mass shooting that killed 15 at a Jewish event, sparking debate over gun control.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, faced criticism for saying 'Go Bills' before discussing a deadly mass shooting in Sydney, Australia, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration and killed at least 15 people.
- Following backlash on social media, Schumer referred to the incident as an antisemitic terrorist attack, stating that antisemitism is 'a scourge around the world.'
- Critics, including podcast host Alec Lace and David Harris of the American Jewish Committee, labeled Schumer's initial remarks as tone-deaf and called for his resignation.
- The press conference also addressed rising grocery prices and the impact of AI on consumer pricing, further inciting criticism of Schumer's priorities at such a sensitive time.
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Schumer called 'tone-deaf' for Bills shoutout while addressing gun violence
It didn't take long for his statement to receive backlash on social media.
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