On Tuesday afternoon, President Obama announced his new executive actions on guns and gun control. Here's how the Republican presidential candidates reacted:
(Candidates are listed in the order of their polling average. This post will be updated as more candidates release reactions.)
Donald Trump:
Ted Cruz:
Fight back against @BarackObama's unconstitutional #2A executive actions! #ComeAndTakeIt https://t.co/I8x387Rvii pic.twitter.com/w0HfFtScnD
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 5, 2016Marco Rubio:
As President, I will reverse Obama's unconstitutional gun rules on day one. https://t.co/3x7BWMiNKT
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) January 5, 2016Ben Carson:
We the People have a Constitutional right to bear arms and it is the President's responsibility to uphold that right.
— Dr. Ben Carson (@RealBenCarson) January 5, 2016Pres. Obama has told us to trust him on gun rights - just like "if you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor".
https://t.co/uOrHqK1e0S
— Dr. Ben Carson (@RealBenCarson) January 5, 2016Chris Christie:
Jeb Bush:
NEW VIDEO: I will fight as hard as I can against any effort by Pres. Obama to challenge our 2nd Amendment rights.
https://t.co/zdiunpuwDd
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) January 5, 2016Rand Paul:
Carly Fiorina:
Another lawless, unconstitutional overreach. The 2nd Amendment is an individual right. Mr. President, how about enforcing the laws we have?
— Carly Fiorina (@CarlyFiorina) January 5, 2016Mike Huckabee:
.@BarackObama You say if we can save one life we should. Well, apply 5th & 14th amendments to the unborn & save 4,000 lives a day. #ProLife
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) January 5, 2016John Kasich:
Rick Santorum: