Gabby Giffords On Road To Recovery, Fight To Make America Safer

Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, join TODAY to talk about her long road to recovery that’s captured in the new documentary “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.” The couple talk about the recent string of shootings this summer and their ongoing crusade to make this country safer.
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[@aliarashid8611]

Savannah did wonderfully respecting and understanding Gabby's struggles during the interview and was able to redirect when necessary. Gabby's husband as well. This was a great interview. One of the best I've seen in years, honestly!

[@cherylanderson9126]

Not with her insensitive question about aphasia to Gabby.

[@peterzin8979]

I don't listen to an invalid.

[@lovintube25]

Mark Kelly's devotion to Gabby is an inspiration.

[@fartsfartington9019]

Gabby was a republican in office untill 2000. She signed up for the anti gun law party and got some full metal jacketed karma to the dome.

[@terryfraatz424]

God bless you Gabby Giffords, and thank you and God bless to Sen. Mark Kelly for never losing hope! Both of you are truly an inspiration! 🙏

[@DDee-oi6kn]

It's so amazing to me she survived that - keep going Gabby!

[@jbrid002]

Savannah is such a wonderful interviewer! Happy to see Gabby doing well.

[@brettwescott2793]

It's amazing how much she has accomplished

[@Hummingbirds2023]

What a great husband she has! A real man standing by his wife! Hats off to you both!

[@TheLowest]

I don't wanna be that guy, but perhaps "hat's off" isn't the best term to use given the context

[@julievanderleest]

I remember this story. Gabby has come so far and has become a national inspiration.

[@uvaldesch.shootingwasanact2002]

She, and her astroNOT husband are frauds. Giffords went into the hospital for brain surgery alright, but her surgery was already on the docket WEEKS in advance....She was never shot. This was another scheduled DHS gun grab exercise.

[@kathyrama4570]

What an awesome woman. Gabby Gifford is brave, sincere and the kind of person we need more of.

[@ocsasha]

Yeah...while she live the high life, claims she cares about her community & the people she serves. While people struggle to get by; sure she cares! LOL! 😂

[@galepatrick1702]

Gabby Giffords is such an inspiration for courage and grace - her husband a true brick - and I admire them beyond words - and love them both for their just causes-

[@uvaldesch.shootingwasanact2002]

Giffords is a confirmed fraud

[@galepatrick1702]

@@uvaldesch.shootingwasanact2002 you need to watch the documentary on GG and then say those same words -

[@uvaldesch.shootingwasanact2002]

@@galepatrick1702 I'll say them before, during, and after........I don't let tear-jerking gun control propaganda get in the way of my critical thinking skills,...EVER.

[@kukui79]

@@uvaldesch.shootingwasanact2002 No, instead you let your sociopathy get in the way of any type of thinking at all.

[@uvaldesch.shootingwasanact2002]

@@kukui79 Clearly, your ignorance needs no introduction as your comment has already demonstrated.

[@kathleenweinberg6442]

Happy to see Gabby doing well may God bless

[@nicolekyle3964]

I live in Tucson and the day of the shooting I worked at a bank, we were getting ready to close because it was a Saturday and closed around 1, so it was quiet and empty in the bank when suddenly this older lady comes bursting in screaming that Gifford had been shot. We had non stop news all weekend and it sadly looked like she wouldn’t make it. I am so shocked and happy to see her just healthy and doing well considering the circumstances!!

[@nartarlyiatremaynne1239]

God was showing of when Gabby was made. Gabby you are an absolute Rock Star! 💝 You fought the good fight and came out the Victor. Blessings forever and one more Day. The universe rewards the Brave. I lit a candle at every sunset for one year to shine the path back to Mark. Australia.

[@davidsmock8235]

Where was this god when Gabby was shot?

[@cherylanderson9126]

“What do you think of aphasia, Gabby?” Really, Savannah!! Gabby immediately stopped, could not get the words. Otherwise a good interview. Gabby is an inspiration as well as her husband. Loving, strong.

[@sandramorey2529]

We wish Mark success in winning his Senate seat and would love to see Gabby recovered enough to run for office again, should she want to. She may have lost ability to speak easily, butshe has a whole lot to say. I noticed very early in the video interview that the camera lingered a bit on my Senator from California, Diane Feinstein. She is being quiet, but she definitely has a horse in this race. Feinstein's law office was the first of these random hits. 3 gunmen came into her office at 100 California st. SF and took out some personnel. She wasn't there. Then as head of the board of Supervisors in SF she had to announce the murder of the Mayor, George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk by a resigned Supervisor Dan White. Her husband recently passed but there she is, doing her job. She isn't loud, but she definitely has a strong opinion about guns. Great interview. Can't wait to see the film.

[@happypigboy1873]

too suspicious

[@krystalharwood6359]

Good to see Gabby back! stay strong sweetheart

[@marthamendoza8640]

Shes a true INSPIRATION!!♥️💕

[@lfrost6718]

Love Gabby and Mark! What an amazing Duo! True American hero's! Many thanks for all you do. You help us all be better!

[@amandamonds3184]

My partner was just shot in head in similar situation in a parking lot.. he is fighting in CCU for his life. Her story inspired me he will get his life back..

[@sr2291]

She has love and support.

[@vortiz3351]

Remarkable Couple! And Gabby is such an inspiration.

[@mugentuner]

I recall.whem this.happened live. So glad to see Ms Gifford with such a stunning recovery. God bless

[@judyfrietsch6477]

I got my first Ipod touch and the first thing I saw was her shooting. I will always remember that moment.

[@pangeaspride]

I hope Gabby understands nobody wants to rush her or make her feel bad. Anyone is willing to be patient and understanding. She can take all the time she needs to think and get her words and it's ok. She's a miracle and everyone is here for her.

[@annahefel9906]

A BEAUTIFUL and Amazing Soul. God Bless you Both!!!

[@donnalthood3102]

The 2 of them...Savannah amd Gabby's husband were incredible here....Gabby is a miracle but still struggles...they did not let her...awesome!

[@thekerneljames]

So much love to Gabby and Mark 💖

[@patrickfranklin9661]

I absolutely CHERISH Gabby and Sen. Kelly

[@Cory_P]

Every action has a reaction. We don't fight to make places safer, we simply do.

[@matseporamaboli4275]

GUTSY WOMAN❤️ Former Rep

[@juissegames3552]

Such an inspiration and what a beautiful smile. I must also commend that wonderful man by your side. Gabby, You are DEFINITELY a survivor and NOT a victim. Such an incredible inspiration. Wonderful journalism too. BUT, You are right, we need to do more in the States about “Gun Control”. It’s one thing to say you want to be able to have weapons, but when does it stop? There has to be tools put in place to deter people from doing this. The people that support guns are the same people who should be getting angry and mad that “these” people are slipping by mild “gun controls” to cause these atrocities! Get MAD! Suggest something that will allow you to keep your freedom but will PROTECT innocent people from getting hurt or killed. We simply can’t allow this anymore. We just can’t sit by and say this is okay! We are the laughing stock of the world! If you are afraid of losing your liberties, I must ask the question, WHY?? Are YOU one of those people we should be concerned about? So quit your complaining and come up with something that will make both ends of the spectrum happy. But the KILLING MUST STOP NOW!! Good Luck Gabby to you and your amazing family in all you do. Such an incredible woman and family.

[@JamesWayabilatv]

God bless her

[@josaczyn]

Her recovery shows how amazing TIRR (Texas Institute of Rehab & Research) is for recovery.

[@jeremythompson8016]

💓💓💓

[@karenmbbaxter]

I love it that this married couple are still together. It is common for the unijured partner in these marriages to walk away because it is too much for them to handle.......This tragedy show the true love in their marriage.

[@alexgreham7865]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today

[@gregoryclark3870]

Love you gabby ❤

[@keithwitts2177]

What an inspirational human being, this lady is a person who loves living and life. Perhaps all parties can come to some agreement.🤞

[@california5877]

Gabby n Mark beautiful couple in America 🇺🇸

[@jwelch1027]

I remember when this happened I felt so bad for her and her husband! Such inspirational story coming from a tragic moment!! Although I disagree with most democrats I do agree there's way too many shootings and deaths related to idiots with guns that are extremely irresponsible!!! Glad to see she is recovering as good as she can!!!

[@geraldsmith8152]

I remember that day like yesterday I was at work a coworker came by my desk said it was shooting and she had got shot to see her now she is a waking miracle

[@blueknight07]

Good to see former representative Gifford and Senator Kelly fighting the good fight!

[@joelkendrick965]

Laws don’t stop bad behavior. There were already laws that you can’t shoot at Gabby, at kids in a school, etc

[@Catfluff521]

Following that logic, we shouldn’t bother to have any laws like those against DUI, etc…

[@blancarugerio39]

@@Catfluff521 Ok Karen 🙄

[@joelkendrick965]

Karen that’s not the logic. The logic is that we already had laws in place that would have made such activity illegal. It happened anyways. Lawmakers use these occasions to grandstand

[@purplemist7]

@@joelkendrick965 Yes, that's the logic you were using, "We already have laws against ABC..." so the natural conclusion is that you think we shouldn't bother having laws in place, hence Karen's example.

[@joelkendrick965]

No-the natural conclusion is we already have laws in place. How will additional laws work. The focus should be on why this is happening, not cascading laws on top of laws.

[@tupoufinucane458]

Senator Mark Kelly should run in 2024 as the next president of the US.

[@CC-uq7cv]

I disagree... I think he should focus on his wife and their family. There are other people who can run that don't have family members struggling with health conditions. That's how I look at it.

[@deb8183]

Rest in peace Christina Greene.🙏🌹

[@catman8965]

I had to cycle by that intersection everyday, on my way to work.

[@marselledase9384]

She has been blessed by the Good Lord above are wouldn't be w us .We all have trails that we have to intrude and we question our fate every day .

[@GoGreen1977]

If God really wanted to bless her, she wouldn't have been shot. And then God would make all the guns go away, forever.

[@shawnhawkins53]

the whole world is a stage

[@leland9902]

If the Giffords want to go after somebody they should go after the family of the shooter, they knew he had that gun and did nothing, it's not the gun it's the people. that do nothing.

[@sandramorey2529]

Leland: He is in the slammer. Take a look at the statistics of other nations that have no 2nd amendment. We are out in the stratisphere so to speak. How many suicides could we prevent if we just didn't make it so darned easy to come up with a gun. We require insurance and driver's license to operate a vehicle. Not so for firearms

[@GoGreen1977]

It's the guns!!!

[@uvaldesch.shootingwasanact2002]

@@sandramorey2529 If you believe this lying fraud, then you'll believe anything. Giffords was never shot, her event was staged by DHS as a gun control propaganda stunt. And how do you know that Gifford's alleged shooter is in the 'slammer'? He's only been seen in photos,...not one slither of video has ever seen the light of day that features this shooter.,........it's because there never was any shooter.

[@adobeblue4360]

I worked in and around the area and probably bought some sweet tea at that Safeway. The people who worked in the neighborhood said the shooter had applied for a job at their convenience store. He was turned down ( all this was before the shooting). The people interviewing him said he had obvious mental health difficulties. If someone had done something for him before this occurred, it would be a different conversation. As the commenter above states, it is the person, not the gun.

[@doriotclaine]

Ban violence duh

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

Whenever you say it’s gun violence you absolutely take away that an individual made a conscious decision to harm people. No matter what you do people will find a way to harm other people if they decide that that is their intention.

[@SgtD1981]

That individual would’ve done a lot less damage if the only weapon he could’ve gotten a hold of was a knife not a gun.

[@uvaldesch.shootingwasanact2002]

OPERATION SAFEWAY

[@thegoatley1]

Jeez she's gone.

[@isrulius]

It wasn’t thoughts and prayers that helped her recover to the point she is now, it was modern medicine and science, and when it comes to gun violence it isn’t going to be thoughts and prayers we need to make a change - it’ll take work, compromise, and common sense, something Republicans all lack.

[@stoneeh]

If you want to make the world a safer place, remove guns from those in power, not from those protecting themselves against those in power.

[@TwoStageTrigger]

The 2nd amendment made the Indiana mall safer and saved 20-60 lives. More guns in the right hands is the solution.

[@shawnhawkins53]

from bubbles in space to the jewish people around

[@Anonymous-oz1xe]

You blaming those Satan charged with leading humanity to temptation?

[@lizziehan13]

Rocked by violence this Summer? haha, you mispronounced decades.

[@AndySwizzle]

So Arizona was rated 49th for mental healthcare at the time this happened. She clearly didn’t do a good job at it. That’s instant karma for doing such a terrible job, gabby

[@lesliegaskill650]

So sad that mark exploits his wife! Why didn’t he protect her?

[@thegoatley1]

She's a vegetable.

[@ctwatcher]

Brain injured people don't get to make statements to harm others or we make sure they go away to the padded rooms. Take her first. Then her crazy husband.

[@adobeblue4360]

You clicked on the wrong video. Go back and see if you can find some alt content, preferably hate-filled and then you will feel better about everything. You have a lot of buddies roaming around stirring up trouble. I think you need to go find them QUICK.