Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) is under renewed scrutiny for comments on political violence and for personal choices that critics argue undermine his public credibility. The Connecticut senator—long known for his staunch opposition to President Donald Trump—has become a lightning rod once again after attributing political unrest in part to “MAGA’s fetishization of guns,” a statement that drew immediate condemnation from conservatives.
Murphy’s attempt to link conservative gun culture to political violence follows a series of nationwide incidents, including the recent targeted assassinations of Minnesota lawmakers. Yet critics argue his framing is overtly partisan and ignores a troubling reality: many of the most recent violent acts, including riots during the “No Kings” protests, have been perpetrated by far-left extremists.
The case of Vance Boelter, the Minnesota shooting suspect, is still developing. Though registered as a Republican, there is no confirmed manifesto or ideological motive tying Boelter’s actions to any political camp. Despite this ambiguity, Murphy’s remarks, according to critics, served more as a deflection from growing evidence of left-wing political violence than as a serious call for accountability.
Second Amendment defenders have pushed back hard against Murphy’s rhetoric. His comment about conservatives “fetishizing” guns was interpreted by many as an attack on lawful gun ownership. Opponents accused him of weaponizing tragedies to push a broader anti-gun agenda while ignoring cases where progressive activists engaged in documented violent acts—from firebombings to direct assaults on law enforcement.
Murphy’s critics note that while January 6 continues to be invoked by Democrats, recent political violence has gone largely unacknowledged by the Left. The selective concern, they argue, erodes public trust and further polarizes discourse.
Murphy’s public standing is further complicated by his recently revealed relationship with Tara McGowan, a Democratic digital strategist closely linked to dark money networks and partisan media campaigns. McGowan is the founder of Courier Newsroom, which has been accused of spreading Democratic-aligned narratives under the guise of local journalism. She has received funding from major liberal donors including George Soros and Laurene Powell Jobs.
McGowan’s recent Instagram post—captioned “not postponing joy”—appears to confirm her relationship with Murphy. Their connection became public shortly after Murphy separated from his wife of 17 years. McGowan’s past includes controversial management practices, including allegations of gaslighting and low morale from former employees.
The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA’s legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn’t a “both sides” issue.
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on the danger.
— Chris Murphy
(@ChrisMurphyCT) June 15, 2025
2/ For the last five years, MAGA has been bathed in political violence.
Most importantly, MAGA’s celebration of January 6th and Trump’s decision to pardon ALL the Jan 6 rioters – including the most violent – became a clear endorsement of violence committed in his name.
— Chris Murphy
4/ And we cannot discount the impact of MAGA’s fetishization of guns. MAGA celebrates the tools of mass shooters and assassins – assault rifles, machine guns, silencers and high capacity magazines. MAGA doesn’t treat firearms with respect – it celebrates their killing power.
— Chris Murphy
7/ When MAGA uses violence against its political opponents and endorses private acts of violence when committed in service of MAGA, unhinged people listen – mostly on the right, but also on the left. Once violence gets mainstreamed, it’s hard to put it back in the bottle.
— Chris Murphy
9/ But there is no comparison anywhere on the left with MAGA’s regular legitimization of violence in our politics. There is a straight line from Jan 6 to the pardons to the assault on Sen. Padilla to Minnesota.
A democracy cannot function when one faction embraces violence.
— Chris Murphy
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