In 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law allowing residents to legally carry guns without a license or training. The debate over gun control measures continues to rage on in Texas and the US. “I’m a Christian – I believe that he is.” Self went on to argue that the US’s lack of adequate mental health treatment was to blame for mass shootings. “Those are people that don’t believe in an almighty God who is absolutely in control of our lives,” Self said during an interview. Republican US congressman Keith Self, whose district includes Allen, bristled on Sunday when asked about invoking spirituality after mass shootings like the one a day earlier. Early Saturday afternoon, he retweeted a Senate Republicans post stating: “Ted Cruz’s challenger said he wishes the second amendment wasn’t written. In the hours and days leading up to Saturday’s shooting in Allen, Cruz touted his support of gun rights. Cruz’s comment on a shooting that left two dead near one of his state’s universities a couple of months later was: “Heidi and I are lifting up in prayer those who were killed and injured in last night’s shooting at an off-campus party at Texas A&M Commerce subscribing up, you agree to the our terms and agreement.Ĭruz has offered more than prayers in response to certain mass shootings, though, such as commentary on immigration policy. Focus on Prayer Rather than Gun Control CriticizedĬritics argue that Republican lawmakers should do more than simply offer “thoughts and prayers” after mass shootings, and instead advocate for stricter gun control measures. He has used language referring to “thoughts and prayers” rather than restrictions on guns in reaction to previous mass shootings in his state, including one in 2019 that killed 23 people at an El Paso Walmart. Star Trek actor George Takei also weighed in, calling Cruz “worse than useless”.Ĭruz has received more than $442,000 from organizations that support keeping guns as accessible as possible, according to reports. Spare us your prayers and talk of justice for a gunman who is … dead”. Cruz tweeted that he was “praying” for the families of the victims, which drew criticism from those who argue that Republican lawmakers should advocate for meaningful gun control rather than repeatedly invoking prayer after deadly mass shootings.Ĭriticism of Cruz and other fellow Texas Republicans grew several hours after the shooting, with gun safety group Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts tweeting: “YOU helped arm him with guns, ammo and tactical gear. Texas Senator Ted Cruz has faced backlash for his comments following a shooting that killed eight people at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday.
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