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Axios reports:
In the wake of the Texas elementary school shooting, where 19 kids and 2 adults were killed, there is renewed scrutiny on the hundreds of thousands of dollars Republican lawmakers have received in campaign contributions from groups supporting gun rights.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) received the most money from gun rights supporters. On Tuesday, he received major backlash for responding to the shooting by saying that gun control will not help and that “we need to devote far more law enforcement resources to stopping violent criminals.”
Reality check: Experts say that there is a lack of evidence that suggests that increased police presence in schools actually improves safety and instead could “significantly disrupt learning environments.”
Read the full article. Cruz and fellow Texas senator John Cornyn are first and third on the list, respectively.
Ted Cruz says that Democrats and the media are trying to take advantage of the Texas school shooting for political gain, and gun laws don’t work. pic.twitter.com/jstuqKkL7E
— Ron Filipkowski ?? (@RonFilipkowski) May 25, 2022
Aren’t you slated to headline a speaking gig for the NRA in three days – in Houston, no less?
You can do more than pray. Faith without works is dead. https://t.co/NMX64KljhL
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 24, 2022
Just to be clear fuck you @tedcruz you fucking baby killer.
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) May 24, 2022
Ted Cruz is one of the many elected Republicans who loudly and proudly blocks and any and all action on gun control. https://t.co/LQu00XwU7m
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) May 24, 2022