STATEMENT: Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Reacts to Violent Threats, Vile Photo Shared by Kathy Griffin

May 30, 2017 — In an increasingly contentious political climate, we have seen more threats of violence and intimidation from elected officials, entertainers, and citizens alike. Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Co-Founder of the gun violence prevention organization, Americans for Responsible Solutions (ARS), issued the following statement tonight, responding to a revolting photograph of Kathy Griffin holding a bloodied mask of President Trump: