During Saturday’s Alex Witt Reports on MSNBC, Yasmin Vossoughian had a message to any American who wishes to purchase an AR-15: “join the military.” Vossoughian backed up her self-righteous reporting from Uvalde by falsely claimed that the AR-15 is given to members of the military when they enlist.
During a segment with Witt, Vossoughian referenced an interview she did with a protestor who is in favor of banning the AR-15, “I asked him, who you just heard from, guy who’s had multiple tours overseas in the Middle East, who knows how to fight with an AR, right? An AR was given to him when he joined the military. Should an 18-year old be able to buy an AR?”
This is just not true, and emotional reporting will never change it. Nor is a textbook case of credentialism a good argument for banning them, “Absolutely not, he tells me. So I asked, “What is an AR used to for?” Texas is my home. I know people like their guns in Texas. Texas is home to many gun owners. He owns several guns and goes hunting. But he says that an AR is useless for the average layman. No use at all.”
As Vossoughian was speaking, Witt could be heard in the background agreeing, “Yeah. No. There’s not.”
This particular veteran’s opinion is not determinative, certainly there are other veterans who disagree with him, especially given Vossoughian’s earlier falsehood.
Vossoughian wrapped up by declaring, “so, this community, they’re reeling, the state is reeling and across the board, people have said, the police did not respond appropriately and in time, and something needs to change.”
Witt agreed “that is for damn sure,” but MSNBC should get its facts straight before demanding others pass new laws.
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The transcript of the May 28th show is available here:
MSNBC Alex Witt Reports
5/28/2022
12:00 PM ET
YASMINVOSSOUGHIAN, I will tell you that Alex. We heard from the governor yesterday at that press conference, right? He was, of course, pressed once again about changing gun measures here in this state, right? Should restrictions be lifted on ARs being purchased?
We know Beto O’Rourke has obviously also been trying to get ARs banned in the state. That is part of this campaign platform in running for governor of the state. I asked him, who you just heard from, guy who’s had multiple tours overseas in the Middle East, who knows how to fight with an AR, right? An AR is provided to him when he signs up.
Should an 18-year old be able to buy an AR? I told him that it was impossible. He said that an AR is used to do just about anything. Texas is my home. I know people like their guns in Texas. Texas is home to many gun owners. He owns several guns and goes hunting. But he says that an AR is not necessary for the average layman. It is not of any use.
ALEX WITT: Yes. No. There’s not.
VOSSOUGHIAN: If you want to shoot an AR for fun, go join the military, that’s what he said to me. Join the military to learn AR.
WITT: Right.
VOSSOUGHIAN: And, so, this community, they’re reeling, the state is reeling and across the board, people have said, the police did not respond appropriately and in time, and something needs to change.
WITT: That is for damn sure. Okay, Yasmin, thank you so much, I know we’ll see you in another 45 or so as you start your show. We appreciate that.
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