A high-ranking federal prosecutor in California is receiving backlash Saturday from gun rights groups like the NRA after his comments on the deadly shooting in Minneapolis Saturday.
In a post on X, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli cautioned against approaching law enforcement with a firearm, arguing that there is a “high likelihood” officers would be legally justified in shooting.
The National Rifle Association condemned Essayli’s comments on the shooting.
“This sentiment from the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California is dangerous and wrong,” wrote the NRA in a response to his comment on X. "Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens.
You also need to take into consideration that a significant amount of the NRAs funding was found to be from Russian sources. If not entirely compromised they have to be considered at least somewhat functioning as a Russian asset. Between that and their blatant bias towards gun manufacturers interests we really shouldn’t be surprised when they fail to operate in the best interests of the American public.