In this Media Miss Minute, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, stirs debate with a tongue-in-cheek tariff threat. And voters in Maine take decisive action on gun reform following a tragedy.
Media Miss by the left: Texas Gov. Abbott threatens ‘100% tariff’ on New Yorkers moving to Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott drew headlines and criticism after posting on social media that he would impose 100% tariffs on people moving to the Lone Star State from New York City. The post came after Democrat Zohran Mamdani won Tuesday night’s mayoral election.
Abbott’s social media post has since gained traction online, with many people pointing out that only Congress can impose tariffs – and only on goods, not people.
Abbott’s office told CBS News Texas the post was meant as a joke.
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Media Miss by the right: Maine voters approve red flag gun law after 18 killed in mass shooting
Maine residents voted Tuesday to enact a red flag law that allows concerned family members to initiate a process intended to prevent potentially dangerous individuals from owning guns.
The measure follows the 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston, the state’s deadliest ever, where 18 people were killed at a bar and bowling alley. An independent review found multiple missed opportunities to intervene, including a direct warning about a potential mass shooting months before the attack.
The proposal faced strong opposition from Republicans, hunting groups and gun rights advocates, who argued that it infringes on Second Amendment rights. However, supporters argue that it could prevent future tragedies.
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