President Obama urged lawmakers and citizens on Tuesday (Jan. 5) to join together on new gun legislation in light of shootings that have continually plagued the nation, from Sandy Hook to San Bernardino. Speaking from the White House, the president promised new executive actions to tighten gun loopholes and became tearful as he talked about the children who are often victims of this type of violence.
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Several notable celebrities took to Twitter in response to his speech, including Questlove, who wrote, “In light of all that was experienced in 2015 #StopGunViolence shouldn’t even be a question amongst US citizens,” and Janelle Monáe, who dared Congress to “put your money where your mouth is.”
See their reactions below:
In light of all that was experienced in 2015 #StopGunViolence shouldn’t even be a question amongst US citizens. Been saying this since 88!
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) January 5, 2016
Thank you @POTUS for taking these steps to make us ALL safer. #StopGunViolence pic.twitter.com/6xtrTf6821
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 5, 2016
Let’s go. We can #StopGunViolence https://t.co/aZGiAuW2Vr
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) January 5, 2016
Back at the White House supporting the President w/ my home girl @amyschumer #StopGunViolence pic.twitter.com/L0vqRW0vij
— Wale (@Wale) January 5, 2016
CONGRESS put your money where your mouth is. you have the power to make a change. You really do. #StopGunViolence
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) January 5, 2016
Thank you President Obama for your courageous leadership. Our communities are in desperate need to #StopGunViolence. https://t.co/cFCoiijQHk
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) January 5, 2016
It’s a good day!! #chooselove Today @POTUS took historic action to help #StopGunViolence. Say you’re with him: https://t.co/gBpelmKeVy
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) January 5, 2016
Thank you @POTUS for stepping up and taking action when Congress won’t. #StopGunViolence pic.twitter.com/v3M6pA6hLu
— Julianne Moore (@_juliannemoore) January 5, 2016
President Obama, thank you for your courage, integrity, and genuine commitment to the people of this country. #StopGunViolence @POTUS
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) January 5, 2016
No gun control!!!! Guns don’t kill people. People kill people #FLOCKAFACTS
— Waka Flocka (@WakaFlocka) January 5, 2016