Videos tagged with Gun Control Funding

The DOJ is investigating ActBlue for potential foreign money laundering and campaign finance violations. This investigation could disrupt funding for gun control organizations and candidates, potentially impacting litigation and legislative efforts. The speaker expresses optimism that this will weaken the gun control movement.

This video critically examines significant funding allocated by Senate Republicans for gun control measures, disguised as research. It highlights specific grants for studies on firearm retirement for seniors, gun ownership checks, and firearm prohibitions, totaling millions. The speaker argues this funding is ultimately used for gun control purposes and criticizes both Republicans for proposing it and the Trump administration's DOJ for actions that could enable future gun control measures.

This video discusses an executive order signed by President Trump aimed at curtailing foreign money influencing US elections, specifically targeting platforms like ActBlue. The speaker alleges that ActBlue is used to funnel foreign funds, disguised as small donations, to Democratic politicians who then support gun control measures. The executive order seeks to crack down on illegal straw donor and foreign contributions.

This video details the Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent actions to cut billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded grant programs associated with gun control advocacy. The cuts, championed by figures like AG Pam Bondi, target organizations and initiatives that the DOJ deems wasteful or misaligned with current administration priorities. The content highlights specific examples of defunded programs, including those focused on firearm retirement for seniors, gun safety checks, and advocacy against gun possession, framing these actions as a significant victory for Second Amendment supporters.

This video details allegations of the CDC and NIH misusing federal funds to promote gun control, in violation of the Dicki Amendment. Congresswoman Maria Harshbarger and Congressman Andrew Clyde sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlining specific instances and amounts of funding allegedly diverted for gun control advocacy, rather than intended firearm injury prevention research. The content highlights concerns about the weaponization of government agencies against Second Amendment rights.

This video critiques the Biden administration's strategy of funneling federal funds into gun control initiatives by classifying them as public health or healthcare issues. The speaker argues this circumvents laws prohibiting direct funding of gun control through agencies like the CDC. The analysis highlights how programs like hospital-linked violence intervention are being funded through healthcare systems, leading to concerns about the misuse of taxpayer money and the potential impact of funding shifts under the Trump administration.

This video investigates claims that US taxpayer dollars are being funneled through intermediary organizations to fund major gun control advocacy groups, circumventing the Dickey Amendment. It highlights the role of organizations like Neo Philanthropy and presents data from the 'Data Republican' website to illustrate the alleged money trail from USAID grants to groups such as Everytown, Brady, Giffords, and March for Our Lives. The presenter argues this constitutes a form of government money laundering to support gun control efforts.

This video, a collaboration with the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR), exposes how U.S. taxpayer dollars are allegedly funneled through various organizations to fund global gun control initiatives. The investigation highlights a 'money laundering' scheme where USAID funds are channeled through entities like Inter News Network and the Tides Foundation, ultimately supporting groups involved in the UN Arms Trade Treaty and Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers. The presenters express concern that these funds are being used to undermine Second Amendment rights domestically.

This video alleges that Politico, a news outlet, received millions of taxpayer dollars through US Aid to promote gun control narratives. The speaker presents evidence suggesting a correlation between US Aid funding and Politico's pro-gun control content. The White House has reportedly halted these payments, impacting Politico's payroll.

This video discusses a $45 million pledge from Michael Bloomberg's Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund to influence elections, primarily targeting swing states. The speaker highlights the perceived hypocrisy of gun control groups accepting significant 'dark money' while criticizing the gun lobby for similar practices. The funding aims to elect pro-gun control candidates, with a focus on mobilizing younger voters, voters of color, and suburban women.

This video discusses the introduction of the "Freedom From Unfair Gun Taxes Act" in the US Congress, a legislative effort aimed at prohibiting states from imposing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition to fund gun control programs. The act is a direct response to California's new 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition, which took effect on July 1, 2024. While the bill faces an uphill battle due to current Senate majority control, its introduction signifies congressional attention to state-level firearm taxation policies.

This video discusses concerns regarding potential increased funding for gun control initiatives within upcoming federal appropriations bills. It highlights efforts by members of Congress and Gun Owners of America to prevent the use of federal funds for 'anti-gun research' and advocates for strengthening the Dicky Amendment, which restricts the CDC and NIH from using funds to promote gun control.