Former astronaut: If Trump can take credit for airline safety, he can take credit for gun deaths
After President Donald Trump took credit for the lack of commercial airline crashes in 2017, people thought of a few other things he could take credit for. Gun deaths were at the top of the list.
Trump tweeted early Tuesday to brag that he was “very strict” on commercial aviation last year.
“It was just reported that there were Zero deaths in 2017, the best and safest year on record!” Trump tweeted without explaining what he did to improve airline safety.
Since taking office I have been very strict on Commercial Aviation. Good news – it was just reported that there were Zero deaths in 2017, the best and safest year on record!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 2, 2018
Retired astronaut Mark Kelly retorted that it’s really the Transportation Department, the Federal Aviation Administration, NASA, and commercial airlines who should take credit for a relatively safe year of flying.
“If you’re going to take credit for zero airline deaths in 2017 then you should take responsibility for the tens of thousands of gun deaths, too,” Kelly tweeted.
Actually, it's @USDOT, @FAANews, & @NASA —and especially the airlines— who deserve credit for this. But, if you're going to take credit for zero airline deaths in 2017 then you should take responsibility for the tens of thousands of gun deaths, too. #lawsmatter https://t.co/vnSPBo76LF
— Mark Kelly (@ShuttleCDRKelly) January 2, 2018
The Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a nonprofit that documents gun-related incidents in the U.S., reported there were more than 15,000 deaths from guns in 2017. It’s the highest recorded number of gun-related deaths since the GVA began tracking incidents in 2014.
Kelly, whose wife former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) was shot and injured in 2011, is an outspoken advocate for gun control.
Other people on Twitter trolled Trump’s claim, coming up with examples of statistics the president has no influence over.
Since taking office I have been very strict on Shark Attacks. Good news – it was just reported that there were Zero deaths in 2017, the best and safest year on record! https://t.co/yJ3vqA0nrQ
— My name is banned from CDC documents. (@HankEpton) January 2, 2018
Since taking office the sun has risen in the east and sets in the west. All credit to me! https://t.co/odxiHP4SrN
— James Batz (@jimbatz) January 2, 2018
“Since taking office I have been very strict on Polio Vaccination. Good news – it was just reported that there were Zero deaths on record in 2017, the best and safest year on record!” https://t.co/P1dXYzSnro
— Harrison Cole (@HarrisonCCole) January 2, 2018
Since taking office the earth has continued its orbit around the sun. I've been very tough on heliocentrism to make sure it works properly. https://t.co/FUpXlxjOLX
— Curtis Harris (@curtismharris) January 2, 2018
"Since taking office I've been very strict on outer space , good news no deaths from asteroids this year " https://t.co/RngEo7eqNu
— KG (@therealKG6) January 2, 2018
Since taking office I have been very strict on the moon! Therefore, I personally planned the SuperMoon to be on Jan 1st of this beautiful year. Many people said it couldn't be done, but I delivered and what a big beautiful moon it was. #MAGA https://t.co/aktLpXd2qS
— mcmoyer (@mcmoyer) January 2, 2018
Since taking office I have been very strict on Drying Paint. Good news – it was just reported that All paint applied in 2017 is dry to the touch, the driest paint-year on record! https://t.co/1ykRl0t2pe
— Tourette Butler (@williamsinct) January 2, 2018
Since taking office, Trump has ensured that precisely zero XMen-type scenarios have occurred.
Magneto won't be picking up the Golden Gate Bridge on his watch!
— new year resolutions guy (@ThatGuyFrmWork) January 2, 2018
Since taking office, I have been very strict on Aliens. Good news – it was just reported that there were Zero alien invasions in 2017, the best and safest year on record! https://t.co/cEQUrJsEIw
— Sam Platizky (@Samplat) January 2, 2018
Hey was he also very strict on dental hygiene? Because that might explain why I had no cavities this year. pic.twitter.com/FeQGscu9mv
— Jason Kander (@JasonKander) January 2, 2018
H/T BuzzFeed
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