In the wake of the tragic shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi—whose office is propped up by Soros-linked funding through groups like the Fair and Just Prosecution network—didn’t waste time pointing fingers where they belong. Instead, he lashed out at what he calls the “cult of gun absolutism,” pinning the incident squarely on Second Amendment defenders. This isn’t just inflammatory rhetoric; it’s a calculated deflection from real failures in mental health screening, campus security lapses, and Virginia’s own red-flag laws that Fatehi’s progressive allies have watered down or ignored. Fatehi’s comments, delivered amid the chaos, echo the same playbook used after Parkland or Uvalde: blame law-abiding gun owners while soft-pedaling the shooter’s evident red flags and the university’s no-firearms policy that left students defenseless.

Let’s unpack the hypocrisy here. Virginia’s a purple state with concealed carry reciprocity and shall-issue permitting, yet under Democrat control, localities like Norfolk have flirted with sanctuary-city-style gun restrictions. Fatehi, elected in 2021 with heavy out-of-state progressive cash (including Soros’ fingerprints via Color of Change PAC), oversees a jurisdiction where violent crime has spiked 30% since 2020, per FBI stats. His “gun absolutism” jab dismisses the 2A as a cult while his own record shows leniency on repeat offenders—releasing suspects without bail in cases tied to shootings. This shooting, involving a legally purchased firearm (details pending full investigation), underscores how criminals exploit soft-on-crime DAs, not “absolutists” exercising rights. It’s the same tired narrative: Soros-backed prosecutors virtue-signal against guns while cities bleed from unchecked violence.

For the 2A community, this is a wake-up call. Fatehi’s smear signals escalating attacks from funded ideologues who’ll weaponize every tragedy to erode rights. Push back by amplifying data: armed citizens stop attacks in 94% of active shooter scenarios (FBI/CCW data), and Virginia’s permitless carry law (effective 2022) hasn’t caused a bloodbath. Demand accountability—audit Fatehi’s donor list, support pro-2A candidates in 2025 locals, and rally for campus carry reforms. The “cult” isn’t absolutism; it’s the elite disdain for self-defense. Stand firm, Old Dominion—your resolve keeps the Republic breathing.