U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro sparked controversy and outrage among conservatives after threatening to jail anyone who brings a gun into Washington, D.C.—even if they are lawful gun owners from other jurisdictions. Her comments drew sharp criticism from right-wing figures, including GOP members and gun rights advocates, who felt her statements were unacceptable and infringed upon Second Amendment rights. In a bid to mitigate the backlash, Pirro attempted to walk back her threats but faced continued scrutiny and pushback, leading to significant discord within the Republican party and among her supporters.