‘Nothing says Happy Valentines Day like having an ex SWATed just because you can’t stand them.’
Federal bureau’s ridiculous request dragged on socials, as many highlight agency’s sordid past.
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is asking scorned lovers to snitch on their gun-dealing exes.
The federal bureau issued the bizarre request Monday as a Valentine’s Day message, describing the act of ratting on a former lover and possibly sending an ATF hit squad to their door as “fun.”
“Valentine’s Day can still be fun even if you broke up,” the BATF wrote in a tweet. “Do you have information about a former (or current) partner involved in illegal gun activity? Let us know, and we will make sure it’s a Valentine’s Day to remember!”
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Valentine's Day can still be fun even if you broke up. Do you have information about a former (or current) partner involved in illegal gun activity? Let us know, and we will make sure it's a Valentine's Day to remember! Call 1-888-ATF-TIPS or email ATFTips@atf.gov. pic.twitter.com/OdDIPdIzkr
— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) February 14, 2022
The agency’s playful request did not go over well on social media, where some called attention to the ATF’s and “ex” President Barack Obama’s infamous gun-walking scheme Operation Fast & Furious, which funneled firearms to Mexican gun cartels and ultimately led to the death of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry.
I do. Ex president, actually. His name was Barack Obama. Ran a bunch of illegal guns to the Mexican cartels. That what you’re looking for? Or you just worried about hunting down some poor guy with a sawed off? https://t.co/sc7fHJ5Cwb
— Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) February 14, 2022
Yeah……… I like to report Barack Obama for the fast and furious operation!!!
— Luke Rudkowski (@Lukewearechange) February 14, 2022
Also #AbolishTheATF https://t.co/MMVSUof0vx
What if it’s your own government for a gun-running op called Fast and Furious? Weren’t you guys involved in that? https://t.co/elw4iq9JR0
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) February 14, 2022
The ATF was also asked to look into an illegal gun purchase made by President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, who reportedly lied and answered “no” on a federal Firearms Transaction Record to a question about using or being addicted to controlled substances.
He's not a former or current partner, but here's a tip regarding an illegal gun purchase.
— Deb Heine, Dissident (@NiceDeb) February 14, 2022
Name: Robert Hunter Biden: pic.twitter.com/CCNuhw9qxE
You mean like this guy? pic.twitter.com/eBpRs9MwBT
— Honkmaster Poso 🎺 (@JackPosobiec) February 14, 2022