Comedian Mercilessly Trolls NRA Leadership Straight To Their Faces
June 1, 2022
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as posted by the channelNRA CEO Wayne LaPierre was unknowingly trolled by progressive comedy group the Good Liars, where host Jason Selvig got a speaking slot to directly address the entire board of the NRA. Selvig mockingly praised LaPierre’s leadership and how the lobbying group only offers “thoughts and prayers” to victims of gun violence instead of driving positive change. Francesca Fiorentini and Wosny Lambre discuss on The Young Turks. Watch LIVE weekdays 68 pm ET.
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"National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre was trolled right to his face at the gun group’s convention in Houston as some of his biggest supporters looked on.
Not everyone caught what was happening in the stunt by the Good Liars, known as progressive pranksters Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler.
Selvig got a speaking slot at the NRA members meeting on Saturday, where members can speak for and against various issues facing the lobbying group. At first, Selvig appeared to launch into a defense of LaPierre, whose leadership has been plagued by spending scandals.
It soon got very uncomfortable for LaPierre, as Selvig rattled off a lengthy list of mass shootings, then mockingly praised him for offering “thoughts and prayers” for each.
Not everyone caught the sarcasm. When Selvig finished speaking, many in the room applauded:"
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