Thread by @igorvolsky

1/ I'm glad @POTUS connected the mass shooting in Atlanta to the "public health crisis of gun violence in this country" during his remarks

But I'll be honest -- I'm very disappointed that he didn't say more about the toxic combination of hatred & easy access to guns. Here's why

@POTUS 2/ The reality is that hate crimes in America often become deadly because guns are so easy to get.

In Georgia, it's easier to get a gun than to vote.

The alleged mass shooter in Georgia bought his gun THE VERY SAME DAY he killed 8 people

@POTUS 3/ We know that a whole array of gun violence prevention legislation -- from background checks to waiting periods to assault weapons bans -- can be very impactful in making it harder for bad actors to obtain firearms -- and save lives in the process.

Why not address that?

@POTUS 4/ Look, I know @joebiden is committed to reducing gun violence

He ran on the boldest gun violence prevention platform

He is with us on this

But he can't wait. He can't put this off. Too many people are dying. The time to act, the time to start talking about this issue is NOW

@POTUS @JoeBiden 5/5 This is the 1st widely-covered mass shooting of @JoeBiden's presidency. It took place in a state w/ weak gun laws and may have been prevented w/ stricter gun laws

I hope @POTUS addresses this reality & uses bullypulpit to discuss this issue and lay out his plan for action