The nation is reeling after yet another devastating school shooting, but outrage has now turned toward political commentator Karoline Leavitt, whose remarks in the aftermath are being slammed as tone-deaf, offensive, and downright disgusting.
Instead of calling for unity or offering sympathy to grieving families, Leavitt shocked viewers during a live interview by dismissing concerns over gun violence as “political hysteria.” She even went so far as to suggest that stricter gun laws would “do nothing but punish responsible Americans,” sparking fury across social media.
Parents of victims, advocacy groups, and even fellow conservatives have condemned her comments. “This is beyond politics — it’s basic human decency, and she failed it completely,” one activist said. Hashtags like #ShameOnLeavitt and #DisgustingRemarks began trending within minutes of the broadcast.
Critics argue that Leavitt’s remarks highlight a dangerous disregard for the trauma facing families and communities. Instead of leadership, they say, she offered divisive rhetoric that only deepens the wound.
The backlash is growing by the hour, with calls for networks to drop her as a commentator. As one furious parent put it: “If you can’t stand with us in our darkest moment, you don’t belong in public life.”
