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Republican Chris Jacobs announced his retirement amid a backlash he received in support of Democrats in Congress’ efforts to pass controversial gun control measures.
Jacobs, who represents New York’s 27th Congressional District, has said he will no longer run for re-election after casting support for congressional efforts to ban assault weapons at the federal level.
“The last thing we need is an incredibly negative, half-hearted media attack, funded by millions of dollars in special interest money coming into our community around this issue of guns and gun violence and gun control,” he said. in an impromptu press. conference.
Congressman Chris Jacobs @RepJacobs has just announced he will not run in the NY-23 election after losing support from Republicans and Conservatives for making remarks a week ago in support of the federal ban on assault weapons. pic.twitter.com/R0PbCT2jfL
– Ryan Whelan (@RyanWhalenCT) June 3, 2022
Democrats are pushing for tougher restrictions on gun purchases following recent shooting incidents, including a deadly shooting at a Texas primary school and a New York supermarket.
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Congressman Chris Jacobs, RN.Y., at the center, posed for a photo with his daughter Anna, 1, during a solemn oath on Capitol Hill, July 21, 2020, in Washington. Jacobs says he will not run for another seat in Congress amid a backlash in support of new gun control measures. (AP Photo / Jacquelyn Martin, File) (AP Photo / Jacquelyn Martin, File)
President Joe Biden also called on Congress to take action.
“I want to be completely transparent about where I am in Congress. “If there is a discussion of a bill banning assault weapons that would ban something like AR-15, I would vote for it,” Jacobs said on Friday, according to Spectrum News 1.
A police officer consoles family members at a memorial in front of Rob Elementary School in Uwalde, Texas, on Thursday, May 26. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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The anti-gun stance was met with almost immediate reaction from his supporters, prompting him to announce his resignation.
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New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Cassar welcomes retirement.
President Joe Biden speaks at the quarterly meeting of the CEO of Business Roundtable (AP Photo / Patrick Semansky)
“We agree that it is in the best interests of all three – and of Congressman Jacobs himself – to drop his re-election candidacy and return to civilian life. We wish him only the best in his future endeavors, “he said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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