Trump Says NRA’s ‘Strong Views’ On Background Checks Are Being Heard
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President Donald Trump said Friday he is making sure the NRA’s “strong views” on background checks are being represented in legislative discussions.
Trump sent out an early tweet to say the NRA‘s views are being considered during ongoing discussions with House and Senate leadership on gun background checks, but reiterated that guns should not be in the wrong hands.
“Guns should not be placed in the hands of mentally ill or deranged people,” Trump said in the tweet.
The NRA initially released remarks supporting Trump, but issued a longer statement by tweet Thursday to clarify issues they have with Trump’s proposals, including questions about background checks. (RELATED: NRA Comes Out Swinging Against Attacks, Trump Gun Proposals)
“It is not enough anymore to simply say that ‘we need more background checks,’” they said.
“Considering both suspects in El Paso and Dayton passed them, that is rhetoric for billionaire activists and campaign rallies – not a call for constructive progress,” the statement added.
Trump’s tweet Friday may help reassure the pro-gun part of his voting base that their views are being heard, since some had responded unfavorably to address Monday.
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