Lena Dunham claims that there is “no way not to politicize” the Las Vegas massacre that left more than 50 people dead and hundreds of others injured.
“No way not to politicize this tragedy,” the 31-year-old “Girls” actress and Hillary Clinton supporter shared on Twitter Monday night. (RELATED: Celebrities Attack Trump After Vegas Massacre, Demand Gun Restrictions)
Director Jenni Konner and actress Lena Dunham receive the Best Digital Destination award onstage during the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown on September 8, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Daily Front Row)
“It’s about gender & race as well as access to guns. Considering it random is comforting & dangerous,” she added.
No way not to politicize this tragedy. It’s about gender & race as well as access to guns. Considering it random is comforting & dangerous.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) October 2, 2017
Later, poet Alex Dimitrov responded to her tweet suggesting that it was also about “capitalism.” She agreed and tweeted in response, “Yes.”
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) October 2, 2017
She was not the only celebrity who got political after the shooting. Clay Aiken tweeted that “Anyone who says ‘don’t politicize a tragedy’ over the next few days is only saying so b/c they know their position is untenable.”
Anyone who says “don’t politicize a tragedy” over the next few days is only saying so b/c they know their position is untenable.
— Clay Aiken (@clayaiken) October 2, 2017
Lady Gaga tweeted that prayers were important, but “blood is on the hands of those who have power to legislate,” as she mentioned House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Donald Trump.
Prayers are important but @SpeakerRyan @realDonaldTrump blood is on the hands of those who have power to legislate. #GunControl act quickly. https://t.co/bXZQ7enuEp
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) October 2, 2017