In the first hours after the deadly mass shooting at a Texas church, many details about the massacre and the gunman’s identity were still unclear — but it didn’t stop comedian Chelsea Handler from blaming Republicans for the shooting, in a tweet that sparked backlash.
“Innocent people go to church on Sunday to honor their God, and while doing so, get shot in killed.
What country? America. Why? Republicans,” the former “Chelsea” host, who has gone after the GOP before on issues such as gun control, wrote.Her comments swiftly received criticism on Twitter with many chastising the star for politicizing the event while it is ongoing.
Innocent people go to church on Sunday to honor their God, and while doing so, get shot in killed. What country? America. Why? Republicans.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler)
“The bodies aren’t even cold yet and you are politicizing them. You really have a dark heart,” one user wrote.
“You’re a hypocrite and part of…
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