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Kamala Harris Caught in Secret Recording: ‘It Would Be Great to Ban All Guns!’—Admits Constitution Is a ‘Big Obstacle’

Kamala Harris, in a secret recording, suggests an ideal gun ban but acknowledges constitutional barriers. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing fresh controversy after a previously unreleased audio recording surfaced in which she suggested that it "would be great" to ban all gun ownership in the United States. The recording, which has not been reported until now, has reignited debates over gun control and the Second Amendment, with critics accusing Harris of supporting extreme measures.

In the audio clip, Harris reportedly remarked that while banning guns outright might be an ideal solution, such a policy is unlikely due to significant constitutional challenges. "It would be great to ban all guns," Harris is heard saying, before quickly adding that the U.S. Constitution presents major obstacles to implementing such a policy. "That’s a long way off," she acknowledged, referencing the constitutional barriers that protect the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment.

The revelation of Harris’s comments has sent shockwaves through both political circles and the public, with many gun rights advocates expressing outrage at the vice president’s apparent desire to disarm the population. Social media exploded after the recording’s release, with pro-Second Amendment supporters condemning her remarks. "Kamala Harris wants to take our guns! This is unconstitutional and a direct attack on our freedoms!" one user wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Meanwhile, gun control advocates have praised Harris for her candid assessment of the situation, arguing that stricter gun control measures are necessary to curb gun violence in the country. "Finally, a politician who isn’t afraid to admit what needs to be done," one supporter commented. "The gun problem in America won’t go away unless we take bold steps."

Harris’s remarks come at a time when the gun control debate is once again front and center in American politics, following a series of high-profile mass shootings across the country. While the Biden-Harris administration has taken steps to strengthen background checks and ban assault weapons, an outright ban on gun ownership has not been on the table—until now.

Political analysts were quick to weigh in on the implications of Harris’s comments, with some arguing that the vice president’s words could hurt the administration’s standing with moderate voters. "This is a risky statement," one analyst noted. "It feeds into the fears of those who believe the government wants to take away their guns, which could alienate swing voters in key states."

However, in the recording, Harris also acknowledged the limitations imposed by the U.S. Constitution, admitting that any attempt to ban guns entirely would face insurmountable legal challenges. "We have a long way to go before something like that would ever be feasible," Harris said, effectively downplaying the likelihood of such a policy becoming a reality.

Despite her candid remarks, the controversy continues to brew, with political opponents using the audio clip to paint Harris as an extremist on gun control. Whether her comments will have a lasting impact on her political career remains to be seen, but for now, the recording has sparked a renewed and intense debate over the future of gun rights in America.

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