Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) just dropped a bombshell on Fox News’ Hannity that perfectly encapsulates the twisted logic plaguing anti-2A politicians. Reacting to Alex Pretti’s viral video where she aggressively confronted Phoenix cops—flashing her taillights in their faces and escalating a routine traffic stop—Moulton equated her provocative behavior to Iranian protesters getting gunned down by their regime. Do you blame the protesters in Iran for inciting the violence that’s gotten thousands killed? he sneered, implying Pretti’s defiance somehow justified any potential police overreach. It’s a jaw-dropping false equivalence: one side faces a brutal theocracy mowing down unarmed civilians for daring to demand freedom; the other is a U.S. citizen testing boundaries with law enforcement in a nation founded on resisting tyranny.

This isn’t just sloppy rhetoric—it’s a chilling window into the progressive mindset that views armed self-defense as the real threat, not government overreach. Moulton, a Marine vet who’s flip-flopped on gun control, conveniently ignores how Pretti’s confrontation highlights everyday tensions where de-escalation fails and split-second decisions rule. In the 2A world, this resonates deeply: if inciting a cop with words or lights can retroactively blame the victim, what’s stopping that logic from extending to concealed carriers who incite by merely existing? We’ve seen it before—Philando Castile politely informing an officer of his legal firearm, only to be executed. Moulton’s Iran analogy flips the script, painting defenders of liberty as agitators deserving what’s coming, much like how gun-grabbers frame lawful carriers as provocations at protests or schools.

For the 2A community, this is a rallying cry. It underscores why we fight red-flag laws and permitless carry bans: in a world where politicians like Moulton normalize blaming the bold for inciting authority, the right to bear arms isn’t optional—it’s our firewall against escalations turning deadly. Share Pretti’s video, call out this hypocrisy, and remember: Iran’s protesters aren’t at fault, and neither are we when we stand our ground. The implications? Elect more pro-2A warriors who get it—because the next Moulton soundbite could be aimed at you.