Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is facing criticism directed at his policies around gun control after the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade.
“Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen piggybacked on an older tweet from the politician where he expressed approval of “responsible, law-abiding gun owners.” Since Wednesday’s shooting, there’s been a flood of sentiment expressing the need to analyze lax gun laws in the state. Cohen wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “How’s this working out Governor?”
The full tweet from June of 2021 reads , “Missouri’s HB 85 puts those in Washington D.C. on notice that here in our state we support responsible, law-abiding gun owners, and that we oppose government overreach and any unlawful efforts to limit our access to firearms.”
Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and cofounder of Everytown for Gun Safety, wrote, “This uniquely American hell was created by every lawmaker who supports lax gun laws.”
Parson’s attendance at the parade has brought him heat as well. Missourian Kyle Garner pointed out Parson’s attendance — and subsequent departure following the gunshots.