Fri Sep 20 13:38:46 UTC 2024: ## Vice President Harris Jokes About Shooting Home Intruder During Oprah Interview
Vice President Kamala Harris, known for her stance on gun control, made a surprising comment during a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey. While discussing her personal views on gun ownership, Harris jokingly stated that she would shoot a home intruder.
“I’m a gun owner, Tim Walz is a gun owner,” Harris said, referring to her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. “And if somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot. Probably shouldn’t have said that. But, my staff will deal with that later.”
This statement, though seemingly lighthearted, comes in stark contrast to her previous support for stricter gun control measures, including a ban on assault weapons and universal background checks. Harris has previously advocated for mandatory gun buyback programs and even suggested confiscating millions of guns.
The comment sparked debate about the potential hypocrisy of Harris’ stance on gun control, particularly as she has publicly criticized the gun lobby and advocated for stronger regulations.
Harris’s comment comes at a time when gun violence in the United States remains a prominent social issue, with a recent surge in mass shootings. The debate surrounding gun ownership and regulation continues to be fiercely contested, with both sides arguing passionately for their positions.
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