US EditionSen. John Kennedy Shredded for His Take on Gun Control After NYC Shooting
NEW YORK CITY, JUL 29 – Senator Kennedy blamed moral decay and ineffective laws for violence, urging return of aggressive policing and rejecting new gun regulations after a mass shooting killed five, including an officer.
- On July 29, 2025, Senator John Kennedy addressed a fatal shooting in Midtown Manhattan that claimed the lives of four individuals, among them an off-duty law enforcement officer.
- Kennedy dismissed proposals for new gun control measures, stating that numerous laws already exist and emphasizing that the problem stems from underlying ethical and societal challenges.
- He advocated for 'idiot control,' emphasizing personal responsibility over legislation, and expressed sorrow for victims while praising first responders.
- During an appearance on Fox News's Hannity, Kennedy expressed opposition to stricter gun regulations, arguing that the focus should be on controlling irresponsible individuals rather than enacting additional gun control measures.
- His remarks sparked backlash amid calls from New York Democrats for increased gun safety measures and debate over effective solutions to gun violence.
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John Kennedy Knocks Down Calls For Gun Bans
by Harold Hutchison at CDN - Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana took aim at calls for gun control Monday while on Fox News, observing there were “hundreds” of laws already on the books. A gunman killed five people and wounded one at a Park Avenue skyscraper in New York City before turning his gun on himself. Fox News host Sean … Click to read the rest HERE-> John Kennedy Knocks Down Calls For Gun Bans first posted at Conservative Daily Ne…
Sen. Kennedy Responds to NYC Shooting With a Blunt Message About Gun Laws
Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) said Monday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” that stricter gun control laws were not the answer in the wake of a mass shooting in Manhattan. Key Facts: A mass shooting in Manhattan left five people dead as confirmed during the live segment on Fox News. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” to address the tragedy. Kennedy expressed sorrow for the victims and praised first responders who r…
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