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Democratic Candidate Sparks Controversy with Gun Meme Post

4/21/2026

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Bob Brooks, a Democrat running for Congress in Northeast Pennsylvania, posted a Facebook meme stating "the problem is not guns."
The post appeared the day after a white nationalist killed nearly two dozen people at a Texas Walmart in 2019.
The meme featured the logo of a right-wing, anti-government group.
Brooks's actions highlight the gun-control debate and political messaging after mass shootings in the United States.

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Story summary

Bob Brooks, a Democrat running for Congress in Northeast Pennsylvania, posted a Facebook meme stating "the problem is not guns."
The post appeared the day after a white nationalist killed nearly two dozen people at a Texas Walmart in 2019.
The meme featured the logo of a right-wing, anti-government group.
Brooks's actions highlight the gun-control debate and political messaging after mass shootings in the United States.