The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was forced to delete a tweet about gun control after it was roundly mocked and ridiculed online by critics on both sides of the aisle.
The NAACP’s official social media account attempted to make a sarcastic comment about gun control Wednesday, but was immediately met with ridicule.
Image source: Screenshot from NAACP X account
The account is a response to a bill signed by President Joe Biden that would force TikTok’s parent company to sell or shut down its platform, citing Chinese spying concerns.
“The ban on TikTok before gun reform is outrageous,” the account responded on Platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
In fact, Biden had signed the bill. dignified New gun regulations will begin in 2022 following mass shootings in Texas and Buffalo, New York. Many on social media criticized the NAACP for this terrible mistake.
“It’s wild to tweet before you Google.” read One reply.
“Are there any interns tweeting this? There was gun reform legislation signed by the Biden administration, the first signed by a president in over 30 years. It’s not that hard to find. ” answered Another account.
“One of the reasons why Trump could win again (and is clearly tapping into a lot of black and brown voters) is that a lot of great organizations are being honest and accurate with voters. “This is a very irresponsible tweet,” read another. response From the left.
“The NAACP’s social media manager is spreading misinformation about the administration? Once again, using the same internet you’re trying to make stupid statements, look up what you’re saying, stupid Please refrain from making such comments. Said Another angry user.
Some people mocked the account, saying they mistakenly thought the bill was an outright ban on TikTok.
“A coordinated disinformation campaign by TikTok that is being parroted by influential organizations like @NAACP This is further proof of how easily America can be manipulated by foreign powers that control algorithms.” read One reply.
“It is also outrageous that an organization supposedly dedicated to black empowerment advocates stripping black Americans of their Second Amendment rights.” Said Podcaster Rob Smith.
The NAACP removed the misleading document by Thursday.
Here are the details of the TikTok ban bill:
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