Celebrities are calling out Donald Trump.
As you should be aware, tragic happenings have taken place back-to-back in the past few days. Two mass shootings occurred in Ohio and Texas this weekend alone by two different gunmen, resulting in countless lives lost. President Donald Trump has since spoken out on both acts of terrorism with the most recent post centered on the El Paso, Texas shooting where a gunman opened fire in a Walmart. The latter resulted in quite the outroar from the public which includes an outcry from folks in the music and entertainment industry. Precisely, Rihanna was one of the many celebrities to call out Trump on his lack of doing in regulating gun access in America. In response to his tweet in which he offers prayers and condolences to the El Paso shooting victims, Rihanna gathered him immediately in a succinct Instagram post.
“Um… Donald, you spelt “terrorism” wrong! Your country had 2 terrorist attacks back to back hours apart leaving almost 30 innocent people dead. This, just days after yet another terrorist attack in California, where a terrorist was able to LEGALLY purchase an assault rifle (AK-47) in Vegas, then drive hours to a food festival in Cali leaving 6 more people dead including a young infant baby boy! Imagine a world where it’s easier to get an AK-47 than a VISA! Imagine a world where they build a wall to keep terrorists IN AMERICA!!! My prayers and deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all the victims from Texas, California, and Ohio! I’m so sorry for your loss! Nobody deserves to die like this! NOBODY!”
Cardi B was also one to speak out, calling Trump’s rhetoric as responsible for fueling racist ideologies which in a way encourage such terrorist acts in the first place. Other celebrities who also spoke out includes T.I. who posted a graphic photo that counted the number of mass shootings that happened in the United States in 2019 alone. Missy Elliot, Juicy J and other members of the Hip Hop community spoke on the issue as well. This is obviously an alarming issue and something needs to be done.
We have enough information already!Both of the shooters are white supremacist terrorist with intentions to kill minority’s .Law enforcement took rapid action but what are YOU going to do to control some of your RACIST SUPPORTERS? https://t.co/P4iYAJa34L
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) August 4, 2019
I don’t think this makes US “Great Again”…#USorELSE✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/0RENcABmQf
— T.I. (@Tip) August 4, 2019
This is so heartbreaking for these families & victims in Elpaso mall to go through 😢😢😢Lord please give them STRENGTH during this devastating time🙏🏾
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 4, 2019
All of these ppl saying the gun violence epidemic is purely a mental health issue are also the same ppl who think that not everyone is entitled to health care, the care you need to make sure your mental health is in check. #ThisIsAmerica
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) August 4, 2019
