Texas governor Greg Abbott and senator Ted Cruz are both scheduled to attend the NRA event just 72 hours after 21 of their constituents lost their lives in a mass shooting.
that he was “embarrassed” to learn that his state was only number two in the nation for new gun purchases, and urged his constituents to “pick up the pace.” Naturally, he tagged the NRA in the tweet.
In other words, Abbott, Cruz, and Trump should probably shut the fuck up with their offers of prayers and condolences. And if Trump’s confirmed attendance at Friday’s event isn’t enough hypocrisy for you, Jezebel alsoLauren TousignantThe irony is almost too disgusting and predictable to even bother pointing out.
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