Today’s news of a shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan attacking the Latter-day Saints community during worship is devastating. Families deserve safety wherever they are, but being targeted while practicing one’s faith is especially horrific.

Today I met with Colorado lawmakers, community violence intervention advocates, and the recipients of the @giffords.org 2025 Lifesaving Service Award: Life-Line Colorado. Community violence intervention saves lives, and we need more leaders like the ones I met today.

I know what it means to be shot in the head, to have doctors say survival is unlikely, and to fight for every step of recovery. Hearing that 12-year-old Sophia is healing is a miracle. I’m praying for her recovery and for the strength of her family 💜

My heart breaks for the victims of this morning’s shooting at a Dallas ICE facility. On top of enduring this administration’s cruel and inhumane immigration policy, these families have now seen loved ones killed or injured in a violent and awful way.

As we gather to welcome Rosh Hashanah, I feel deep gratitude for the gift of a new year. Every sunrise, every turn of the calendar, is a reminder that life is fragile—and precious. ✡️🍎🍯

Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are big parts of what made this country great. The government threatening TV stations because our president doesn't like a comedian is dangerous. I'm proud to stand with my friend @jimmykimmel.com.

I’m so grateful for everyone who has stuck with me through recovery — @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, my family, friends, my therapists, and advocates. Every day of progress (and setbacks!) reminds me that I’m alive for a reason.

Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake and I agree: America needs sound leadership to bring us out of this dangerous moment. Fanning the flames of division will only make things worse and lead to even more violence and crime. Our op-ed 👇

I mourn for Charlie Kirk’s family. I didn’t agree with almost anything he said, but he had a right to go on a work trip and return safely to his wife and two young children. Like all Americans, he deserved to be safe from gun violence.

Today, I’m thinking of Christina-Taylor Green on her 24th birthday. She should be celebrating with her friends and family, but her life was stolen from her in January 2011 when she was shot while waiting to meet me.

The murder of Charlie Kirk breaks my heart. My deepest sympathies are with his wife, two young children, and friends. Attacks against political or ideological opponents are cowardly and un-American, and must be universally condemned.

I'm horrified to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah. Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence. Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.

This morning in Charlotte, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social and I were proud to celebrate Labor Day with the Mecklenburg County Democrats. Working people and unions built this country. I’ll always be proud to stand with workers and the unions who lift us all up. Happy Labor Day, everyone!

Through decades of public service, my friend Cory has always fought against the gun lobby’s corrupt interests & stood strong against right-wing attempts to undermine public safety. We need his pragmatic approach and powerful voice in the Senate. I'm proud to endorse @corybooker.com for reelection.

My heart breaks for the families of Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel. These beautiful children had their whole lives in front of them, but now will forever be ten and eight years old.

I am heartbroken and furious over the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Kids should be learning, laughing, making friends — not running for their lives on the very first week of school. How many more children will live this nightmare before our elected leaders do something?

What a crowd in Laguna Hills, California last night! @daveminca.bsky.social and I heard directly from Californians on the change they want to see in Orange County. We can’t let extreme Republicans in Congress choose special interests over the commonsense laws we need to stop gun crime & save lives.

It was great joining my friend @michaelbennet.bsky.social yesterday evening for a gun violence prevention town hall in Thornton, Colorado with the @coloradodems.bsky.social.

My heart goes out to all the soldiers, staff, and families affected by today’s shooting at Fort Stewart. The heroes who serve our country deserve to be safe from gun violence—whether they're on base or at home with their families. We have to do more.

My friend @mcbride.house.gov is a true fighter for the people. She’s standing strong against Trump’s dangerous agenda and working hard to protect Delawareans from senseless gun violence. Sarah’s constituents are lucky to have her in their corner.

I’ll never forget the heartbreak of going to bed grieving for El Paso and waking up to news that nine people were killed & 27 others were injured in Dayton. Time and time again, our communities are faced with the pain of gun violence. We owe it to all victims and survivors to end this crisis.

Six years ago today, 23 people were killed & 22 others were injured in a targeted attack against the Latino community in El Paso, Texas. Racist hate & easy access to guns is a deadly combination devastating our country and tearing apart our families. We must build the safer future El Paso deserved.

During his first term, Senator @ossoff.bsky.social has proven himself to be a strong and principled leader, championing landmark bills like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and supporting a range of gun safety laws. We must fight to keep him in the US Senate.

My heart is with Midtown Manhattan today, where another workplace has been terrorized by a dangerous person with a gun. Americans should not have to go to work and fear for their lives. Senseless shootings cannot continue to be our country’s reality, and our leaders must be stronger.

Senator @hickenlooper.bsky.social has been a champion for gun safety, leading efforts to keep his state safe and championing lifesaving policy changes after some of Colorado’s worst tragedies. The Senate needs a fighter like John. I'm proud to support him in his re-election campaign!

Too many in Congress hide from their constituents. Mark and I are here in Michigan’s 10th district for a town hall to hear directly from Americans about what’s important to them.  The Michiganders we met today are demanding real change, and we’re right there with them. #MI10

I’m heading to Michigan on Friday with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social for a town hall in MI-10. Their Republican rep backed Trump’s dangerous bill that gutted Medicaid & made gun silencers easier to get. We look forward to joining Michiganders to call out the harm Trump is doing to our country. RSVP 👇

My heart still aches for the 12 people killed and the 70 others injured in the Aurora movie theater massacre 13 years ago today. This tragedy was preventable. We owe it to the victims, survivors, and their loved ones to build a future where a night at the movies is always safe.

Mark and I are proud of our friend @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social for her primary victory tonight in AZ-07. In Adelita, Southern Arizona will again have a dedicated public servant in Congress—one who will always work to end gun violence. Now, we must get her across the finish line in September.

@captmarkkelly.bsky.social and I were proud to join Adelita Grijalva in Tucson today to launch a canvass launch powered by the people she’s fighting for. Adelita understands what our communities need. In Congress, she’ll always put Arizona families first.

My love for riding and racing motorcycles has always been a part of who I am. In honor of #NationalMotorcycleDay, here are some throwbacks to my days on the bike! 🏍️

My friend Abigail knows how to win a tough fight, and has what it takes to break the gun lobby’s grip on Richmond. I’m proud to stand with @abigailspanberger.com. With her leading the charge as Virginia’s next governor, a future free from gun violence is possible.

President Trump just sacrificed the safety of all Americans to bolster the profits of his gun CEO friends. I’m outraged by his selfishness and the danger he is putting us all in.

For victims, survivors, and the millions of Americans who live in fear, our government is not upholding its end of the deal. It's failing to protect our safety. This Independence Day, I urge elected officials to set us free from gun violence.

32 years ago, eight people were cruelly gunned down and six others were injured at a law firm at 101 California Street. This devastating loss sparked the beginning of GIFFORDS Law Center.

Aphasia really sucks. Words used to come so easily to me, and now I struggle to speak. But like millions of Americans living with aphasia, I haven’t lost my voice.

Our future is in good hands. It was an honor to meet with the 2025 graduating class of @giffords.org Courage Fellows, who are hard at work preventing gun violence in their communities.

One week ago, Melissa Hortman and her husband were taken from us in a horrific act of political violence. Political violence is never justified. Armed extremism is a threat to democracy. Honor Melissa by rejecting division—and choosing courage.

On #Juneteenth, we honor the courage of those who fought for freedom and worked to end slavery. We also recognize that the struggle against racism continues—Black Americans still disproportionately face the threat of gun violence in their homes, schools, and communities.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court just upheld a dangerous Tennessee law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors. This shameful decision threatens the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ young people across the country, and leaves trans youth even more vulnerable to gun suicide.

The vast majority of Americans support commonsense gun laws. Now is the time for Republicans and Democrats to come together and protect our kids. We have the tools to stop gun violence. It’s up to our leaders to get it done.

@captmarkkelly.bsky.social and I are glad to be in Charleston and with the Mother Emanuel community today as we grieve the nine beautiful lives stolen ten years ago. Today and always, we honor them and their loved ones, who never should have experienced this deep injustice.

I wrote this after President Trump survived an assassination attempt. It's still relevant today.

I’m devastated to learn that my friend, Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, were killed in last night’s shooting.

Nine years ago today, 49 beautiful people went to celebrate Pride at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando and never came home. They were killed in a hate-fueled attack against LGBTQ+ and Latino communities. 53 others were injured and a city changed forever.

Today marks nine years since 49 people were killed and 53 others were injured at Pulse Nightclub in a targeted attack against LGBTQ+ and Latino communities.

Happy birthday to the woman who has always been by my side. I feel so lucky to have your love, strength, and support, and to celebrate our birthdays just one day apart! Love you, mom ♥️

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Both Republicans and Democrats know that firearms shouldn’t be sold without a background check. That’s why I met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week — Congress must act now to keep silencers out of the wrong hands.