Parents and relatives of Parkland shooting victims, particularly Ryan Petty, have criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for what they perceive as exploiting the tragedy for a 'photo-op' to advocate for gun control. Harris announced the establishment of an office to support states in enforcing 'red flag' laws, which allow temporary firearm removal from potential threats. The backlash from the Parkland community centers on Harris using images of victims, including Petty's daughter, in her advocacy efforts.
Kamala Harris Poses at School Shooting Memorial to Push Gun Control – Then Victim’s Dad Calls Her Out via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/52JFuOJd2U
Ryan Petty, father of a Parkland victim, scathes VP Harris for taking photo with pictures of the victims "Stop using my daughter for your photo op!" https://t.co/abbFzFRyRw
Parkland father Ryan Petty grills Kamala Harris: ‘Stop using my daughter for your photo op!’ https://t.co/abbFzFRyRw
‘STOP USING MY DAUGHTER!’: Parkland father @RPetty scathes VP Kamala Harris for posing with photos of shooting victims on trip where she advocates for gun control https://t.co/abbFzFRyRw
Parkland Father Calls Down the THUNDER on Kamala Harris for Using His Daughter in Gun Control Photo-Op https://t.co/ToIL0RqZgH
She's JUST awful. Parkland Father Calls Down the THUNDER on Kamala Harris for Using His Daughter in Gun Control Photo-Op https://t.co/XXeFGStW6W
She's just AWFUL. Parkland Father Calls Down the THUNDER on Kamala Harris for Using His Daughter in Gun Control Photo-Op https://t.co/ToIL0Rqrr9
Shameless. AWFUL: Parkland Father Ryan Petty Calls Kamala Harris OUT for Using His Daughter in Gun Control Photo-Op https://t.co/XXeFGStW6W
Kamala Harris Announces DOJ-Funded Office To Push 'Red Flag' Gun Laws, Gets Slammed By Parkland Dad Over 'Photo Op' https://t.co/RTvCNGoyar
Kamala Harris announces creation of new office to support states enforcing 'red flag' laws Red flag laws allow the state to temporarily remove a firearm from someone deemed to be a potential threat. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/d5DqQopuZ1
Father of school shooting victim slams Kamala Harris for 'photo op' https://t.co/skqhMkakVM https://t.co/6rYIhXmo4T
Parents of Parkland victims blast Kamala Harris for ‘photo-op’ at shooting site https://t.co/2LwQSedcDW https://t.co/2LwQSedcDW
Father of Parkland School shooting victim slams Kamala Harris for 'photo op' at scene of horrific slaying - saying she's using the 2018 massacre to 'push her agenda' https://t.co/UPt3447RBu https://t.co/7NcvsemANP