Here’s What Trump Promised—And Backed Away From—On Gun Control
Here’s What Trump Promised—And Backed Away From—On Gun Control
A Tuesday phone call revealed Trump’s new position.
Forbes
Forbes
Trump retreats from gun control proposals
Trump retreats from gun control proposals
WASHINGTON _ In the three weeks since three mass shootings left the country reeling, powerful pro-gun groups have sent President Donald Trump a clear signal _ don't forget that we helped put you in the White House.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Trump flips stance on gun background checks, citing ‘very strong’ laws in place
Trump flips stance on gun background checks, citing ‘very strong’ laws in place
His move echoes a similar backpedaling that occurred after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida last year
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Planned Parenthood refuses federal funding after abortion referral bans – as it happened
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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Trump insists US has ‘very strong’ gun background checks
"We don’t want people that are mentally ill, people that are sick — we don’t want them having guns," Trump said.
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
Trump retreats on gun control after NRA call: media
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump retreated on tentative plans to toughen gun purchase background checks after speaking with the head of the powerful NRA gun lobby, US media reported Wednesday.
AFP
AFP