22 Pictures Donald Trump Needs to See Before He Talks About Guns at a Protest Again

28/01/2026

Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that you can’t have guns at a protest.

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To be fair, he said, “You can’t have a gun. You can’t walk around with a gun. You just can’t. You can’t walk around with a gun. You can’t do that. But it’s a very unfortunate incident.”

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So, if you’ve been following the conspiracy, guns have been quite the thing in protest for a while. Here are 22 pictures he should see:

1. A protester at the NRA convention in Dallas:

People gathered outside at a public event, holding flags. One flag shows a silhouette with stars — Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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2. A protester protesting “government overreach” in Indiana:

Protesters outside, in a tactical outfit with rifles and "don't move me" flag; Another wears it "End off now!" sign — LightRocket via SOPA Images / SOPA Images/Getty Images

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3. A Virginia state senator opposed to open carry:

A woman in a patterned skirt and holding a rifle leads a group in a street protest, with others around her also carrying guns. — Eze Amos/Getty Images

4. Second Amendment March in Michigan:

A man holding a rifle leans casually against a wall next to a sign reading "capitol entrance," Next to the trash can — Jeff Kowalski/AFP via Getty Images

5. A group of protesters at a Second Amendment protest in Ohio:

Two men in tactical gear are sitting on steps holding rifles. They appear to be part of a large group gathered on the steps — Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images

6. Another photo of an Ohio Second Amendment protest:

A man stands confidently outside a government building with a rifle surrounded by others in casual attire. — Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images

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7. From the “We Will Not Comply” Anti-Mask Rally in Indiana:

Two men standing in the street wearing tactical gear and carrying guns. One carries a flag with a political message — LightRocket via SOPA Images / SOPA Images/Getty Images

8. At the Washington State Mask Mandate Rally:

A man with a rifle behind his back wearing a stars and stripes pattern near a large American flag — Karen Ducey/Getty Images

9. Another one from that Washington mask protest:

A man holding a blue striped flag, wearing tactical gear and a hat, standing outside on a park bench — Karen Ducey/Getty Images

10. At a pride celebration in Idaho:

People who hold "No pride in Idaho" Hint at an outdoor gathering — The Washington Post/Washington Post via Getty Images

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11. In a protest for gun laws in Utah:

A man and a child, both with rifles, in the crowd at a rally. A child wears a dress, and a participant holds an American flag — GEORGE FREY / AFP via Getty Images

12. A man “defending” a government building at an ICE protest in San Antonio:

Two men with tactical gear observe a protest in an urban setting, where people hold signs expressing different messages. — Brandon Bell/Getty Images

13. At a COVID protest in Pennsylvania:

A man with a rifle and "don't move me" The mask stands with open arms on the steps of a government building; People and barricades in the background — Mark Makela/Getty Images

14. In protest against the Michigan governor’s stay-at-home order:

A group of people demonstrate, some wearing tactical gear and masks, one holding an American flag — Scott Olson/Getty Images

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15. And another one from that Michigan protest:

A man in a rain poncho holds a rifle outside a government building during a protest — Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

16. Against gun laws in Utah:

Three men stand with rifles, with tactical gear and a flag visible in the background. They look serious and involved in an event — GEORGE FREY / AFP via Getty Images

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17. At the “Fight for Self Preservation Rally:” in Michigan

Two men with rifles and handguns standing next to a large vehicle and their image carrying similar weapons, both wearing sunglasses — Jeff Kowalski/AFP via Getty Images

18. At a rally outside the Virginia Capitol:

A group of people, some in tactical gear, gathered on a city street corner with police cars in the background — Anadolu / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

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19. In another protest in Virginia:

A man wearing tactical gear and holding a rifle, wearing a Hawaiian shirt underneath, standing among others at a public gathering — The Washington Post/Washington Post via Getty Images

20. At the “Stop Theft” rally in Indiana:

Protesters gathered outside, some holding signs with political messages. A man in a T-shirt and shorts carries a large flag and wears a face mask — LightRocket via SOPA Images / SOPA Images/Getty Images

21. Two counter-protesters at the anti-gun “March for Our Lives” rally:

Two men in casual clothes and hats are standing on a city sidewalk. A man wearing a tactical vest and mask, holding a rifle; They appear in conversation — LightRocket via SOPA Images / SOPA Images/Getty Images

22. And finally, another from the “Stop Theft” rally:

Man in denim jacket and hat "4 more years!" Sign, gives thumbs up. A gun is placed on his chest — LightRocket via SOPA Images / SOPA Images/Getty Images

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