Texas gubernatorial candidate responds to audience member’s laughter with sharp rebuke at town hall.
During a town hall in Mineral Wells, Texas, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke confronted a heckler who laughed while he was speaking about the tragic Uvalde school shooting. The shooting, which took place in May, resulted in the deaths of 19 children and two teachers. As O’Rourke shared details of the horrific event, laughter erupted from the audience, prompting O’Rourke to respond sternly: “It may be funny to you, motherf***er, but it’s not funny to me.” His outburst highlighted the deep emotional impact of the tragedy, drawing attention to the gravity of the issue during a politically charged discussion.