Fox News host doesn’t think transgender people should own guns

The suspect, identified by police as Robert Dorgan, also allegedly used the name Roberta Esposito. During a heated argument The FiveJones called out Democrats, claiming the party had ignored the potential for regulations on transgender gun ownership.

Jones continued, “It’s so interesting to me for a movement that’s always been quick to talk about gun restrictions that they haven’t been able to address this issue with more clarity.”

The contributor attempted to explain himself, distinguishing between people who wish to identify as a different gender and those who had been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.

He said: “If you’re someone who just wants to wear a dress, no problem… If you’re someone who just wants to identify as a different gender, but deep down you know you’re not, you just want to be called ‘he’ or ‘she’, that’s one thing.”

However, Jones clarified that if someone “thinks from a psychological point of view that you are a different gender, you should not have a gun”, claiming that he “doesn’t want to be offensive”, has led others to ignore the issue.

He continued: I’m from Texas. We have constitutional standing. Everyone there has a gun. But… I’m not talking about people saying they want to be transgender, dress a certain way, identify a certain way, but if you mentally think you’re someone you’re not, then that needs to be addressed…”

Jones’ comments received mixed reactions, as one person agreed, “I think they should have a mental evaluation first to be fair,” and another added, “He’s right. Mentally ill people should be prevented from owning guns.”

However, one person said, “What about the non-trans mass shooters, who are mostly white?”

The speech comes after a tragic shooting at a high school hockey game on Monday, February 16, which occurred while the game was being streamed live.

Dorgan shot and killed his 52-year-old ex-wife, Rhonda, and 23-year-old son Aidan during the rampage, and wounded three other family members before turning the gun on himself. According to local police, the incident appeared to be the result of a domestic dispute between Dorgan and his family.

In 2020, Dorgan revealed that he had undergone gender reassignment surgery. Rhonda filed for divorce around the same time, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

“They were all at the event for a young son who played hockey,” Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said. “It was their last night. There were no expectations or any indication that there would be any violence in the arena yesterday.”