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Woman's gun-toting "graduation photo" sparks backlash online

A University of Tennessee Chattanooga senior's graduation photo has generated controversy on social media. In the photo, Brenna Spencer is seen wearing a bright pink "Women for Trump" T-shirt with white jeans. A black handgun is tucked into her waistband. 

Spencer shared the photo on Twitter Saturday and captioned the post: "I don't take normal college graduation photos." 

Some of her followers praised the photo. 

Others condemned the photo and the message. 

According to CBS News affiliate WTVR-TV, the photo was reportedly taken outside of the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, which bans firearms inside. 

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