At the third Democrat debate, 2020 candidate Beto O'Rourke proudly declared, "hell yes, we're gonna take your AR-15, your AK-47!" Shortly after the debate, O'Rourke attempted to profit off this one-liner by printing out t-shirts with the saying. While O'Rourke's supporters have undoubtedly rallied behind this vow, other Americans take issue with it.

Thus far, the 2020 Democrat has experienced at least two confrontations over this promise to take the guns of lawful Americans. Gun owner and mother Lauren Boebert called out O'Rourke for this on Thursday; Columbine shooting survivor Evan Todd also questioned O'Rourke's stance on mandatory buyback programs.

Earlier this morning, Todd appeared on Fox News in order to share his thoughts on mandatory buybacks and why he questioned the 2020 Democrat.

A Closer Look at Todd's Stance on Mandatory Buyback Programs

When Todd questioned O'Rourke at one of the latter's campaign events, he carefully phrased his questions. Todd essentially asked why O'Rourke would stop at the confiscation of AR-15s and AK-47s when other guns are used to commit murders. Some people interpreted this as Todd actually supporting mandatory buybacks; in actuality, Todd intentionally worded his inquiry in this manner for a reason.

The Columbine shooter explained why in the following statements to Fox News:

"I went to hear Beto speak and I got the opportunity to ask him where he drew the line as far as his gun confiscation plans -- and I wanted to phrase it in a way that allowed him to speak his mind and he did. He really is open to banning and confiscating nearly all firearms."

See the moment in which Todd questioned O'Rourke and carefully phrased his words:

https://twitter.com/JeffreyCook/status/1174893081490886658

Todd also noted that members of the press expressed irritation upon learning his true stance on mandatory buybacks:

"Many were very interested in talking to me afterward; but, when they found out my true stance, they suddenly were less interested. So it's been crickets since they found out where I truly stood on the issue."

Backlash Against O'Rourke

Beto O'Rourke continues to face backlash since vowing to seize the guns of lawful Americans. Conservatives have proceeded to question how taking the AR-15s and AK-47s of law-abiding people will halt criminals with no regard for the law...or for mandatory buyback programs.