Newsom blasted over tweet warning of 'vile' 'weapon of war' made to look 'cute' for kids

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom was slammed on Twitter over a post warning Americans about a "vile" gun that was made to look "cute" with an inscription of a skull and crossbones with a pacifier.

"This is VILE," the California Democrat tweeted Wednesday night. "A skull & crossbones with a pacifier on weapon of war. Made to look ‘cute’ to appeal to kids. The manufacturer calls this a ‘JR-15.’ Every NRA-backed politician should condemn this."

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Newsom was widely mocked for the tweet on Twitter by conservatives and gun rights advocates.

"This is amazing," American Greatness Senior Fellow Ned Ryun tweeted. "I want one."

"Where do I get one?" Former Trump official Richard Grenell tweeted. "This is cool. And constitutionally protected. You know what’s unconstitutional? Two years of Emergency Powers."

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"Calm down Cynthia JFC," radio host Dana Loesch tweeted.

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Some Twitter users responded to the tweet pointing out that the gun pictured is not a "weapon of war" but rather a lightweight, shortened, .22 long rifle version of an AR-15 style rifle. It has a one-round magazine and is used for training purposes.