Though Fox News is considered by many to be a generally politically conservative news source, hosts, both current and previous, on that network sometimes say things that get them into hot water with conservatives (and most gun owners are politically conservative).
Former Fox News host, judge, and current U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro found that out recently when she made some comments that some say amounted to calling for gun control.
And from a former Fox News host and current Republican appointee to office!
What did she say? Zachary Stieber writes,
Pirro on Monday said during an appearance on her former network Fox News that people who carry guns in the nation’s capital would be arrested.
“You bring a gun into the district, you mark my words, you’re going to jail,” she said at the time. “I don’t care if you have a license in another district, and I don’t care if you’re a law-abiding gun owner somewhere else.”
Frankly, I think that she should be taken to task for that statement. D.C. isn’t a state. It’s under the hand of the federal government which has the Second Amendment. And it has it without restriction (just read the Bill of Rights to see).
Pirro attempted to clarify what she means after being called out about the statements.
“Let me be clear: I am a proud supporter of the Second Amendment. Washington, D.C., law requires handguns be licensed in the District with the Metropolitan Police Department to be carried into our community,” Pirro said on X. “We are focused on individuals who are unlawfully carrying guns and will continue building on that momentum to keep our communities safe.”
In reply, I’d simply say, “Let me be clear: The Second Amendment is absolute! Pick up criminals, but get rid of all gun control and don’t threaten legal gun owners.”
Frankly, as someone who has been elected to office and a former Fox News host, she should know better than to say anti-2A garbage like that.
