Kathy Hochul slammed as a 'fascist' for saying Supreme Court 'living in the 1700s' over bump stock ruling
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has invited heated backlash by asserting that the Supreme Court is "living in the 1700s" following its decision to overturn a Trump-era ban on bump stocks.
Hochul voiced her discontent during an appearance on CNN’s 'State of the Union,' criticizing the court’s compliance to what she views as outdated interpretations of the Second Amendment, as per The Hill.
.@GovKathyHochul says the Supreme Court is “literally living in the 1700s.”
— State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) June 23, 2024
“The world has changed since the 1700s. I know the Supreme Court doesn't want to believe that. They're trapped in the past. But this is what Donald Trump gave us.” pic.twitter.com/7UFvNQ8qJ7
Kathy Hochul accuses Supreme Court of being 'out of touch' for ruling against bump stock ban
"I mean, they are so out of touch. They’re literally living in the 1700s. They go back to what our Founding Fathers said about guns at a time when we had muskets. We didn’t have bump stocks. We didn’t have machine guns," Hochul said.
She expressed frustration over the court's inability to adapt to modern realities, emphasizing the vastly different landscape of gun violence today. Hochul pointed to tragic events, such as the mass shooting in Buffalo, to underscore the potential consequences of the court's ruling.
"We didn’t have the capacity of a mass shooting that steals the lives of people in my hometown of Buffalo or that kills so many at a gathering of young people out west at a concert," she added.
Hochul’s remarks were part of a broader Democratic response to the ruling, with President Joe Biden and other party leaders condemning the decision. Biden urged Congress to enact legislation banning bump stocks, echoing Hochul's call for modernized gun regulations.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also introduced legislation to ban bump stocks, criticizing the Supreme Court for its "out-of-touch extreme agenda." However, Senate Republicans blocked this effort, supporting the Court's interpretation of the Second Amendment.
Bump stocks have been a focal point in the debate over gun control since their involvement in several high-profile mass shootings. A bump stock replaces a rifle’s standard stock, allowing the weapon to slide back and forth rapidly, effectively enabling it to fire continuously.
This mechanism transforms a semiautomatic rifle into one capable of firing hundreds of rounds per minute, significantly increasing its lethality. The Trump administration's ban on bump stocks was a response to the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, where a gunman used the device to kill 58 people and wound hundreds more.
Kathy Hochul's comments arguing against bump stocks draw flak online
Hochul’s comments were met with criticism online, with many lambasting her for arguing against bump stocks.
One Facebook user said, "Hochul isn't all that bright. The bump Stockbridge been around since the discovery of boom boom powder." While another remarked, "Hochul’s approval ratings are abysmal and her state is bleeding out as taxpayers and businesses leave."
A third user wrote, "When the democrats don't like your ruling, they are going to bully you." Another user mentioned, "Says the lady who said African Americans don't know what a computer is." One user commented, "If she doesn’t like our constitution maybe she shouldn’t hold office."
A sixth user posted, "This woman is an absolute moron." Another user said, "This is exactly why we have a Constitution. To stop sick demented tyrants like her." Lastly, a user said, "Hochul is a typical fascist authoritarian… aka Democrat."
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