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Stephen King Advocates Gun Control After Shooting Incident

9/12/2025

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Stephen King called for gun control after the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
He prioritized gun issues over the shooter's identity in his comments on X.
King previously dismissed concerns about a transgender shooter, stating, “Trans is not the problem. He had a gun. That’s the problem.”
The article notes King’s ongoing advocacy for gun control amid current debates.
AWR Hawkins from Breitbart News offers commentary, reflecting a right-leaning viewpoint.

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Stephen King called for gun control after the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
He prioritized gun issues over the shooter's identity in his comments on X.
King previously dismissed concerns about a transgender shooter, stating, “Trans is not the problem. He had a gun. That’s the problem.”
The article notes King’s ongoing advocacy for gun control amid current debates.
AWR Hawkins from Breitbart News offers commentary, reflecting a right-leaning viewpoint.