More than 141K Americans have died from gun violence during Donald Trump’s presidency — an average of over 100 people every day. Even more have been wounded. Here are 8 ways Pres. Trump, with help from the NRA, has failed to keep Americans safe from gun violence. ⬇️ #RNC2020
Pres. Trump vowed to veto common-sense background check legislation: Over a year ago, the U.S. House passed #HR8—a bill to require background checks on all gun sales. The bill has sat on Mitch McConnell’s desk ever since, because he and Pres. Trump refuse to support it. #RNC2020
After the mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, Pres. Trump promised to support life-saving Red Flag laws, but took no action. Red Flag laws allow temporary removal of firearms from those who pose a threat to themselves or others. #RNC2020
Pres. Trump made it easier for criminals to access untraceable ghost guns: In January, he enabled the online posting of schematics for downloadable, untraceable guns––a move that could allow terrorists, convicted felons, and domestic abusers to 3D print untraceable guns. #RNC2020
Amid surging gun sales, Trump has allowed tens of thousands of gun sales to proceed without a completed background check by failing to address the Charleston loophole, that allows gun sales to proceed after 3 business days even if the background check is not completed. #RNC2020
In the face of persistent and increasing gun violence in American cities during the coronavirus pandemic, Pres. Trump has not prioritized funding the violence intervention programs proven to prevent city gun violence. #RNC2020
Pres. Trump made it possible for people suffering from severe mental illness to buy guns by quietly reversing an Obama-era rule, making it possible for people found to be unable to manage their financial affairs as a result of their mental impairment to buy guns. #RNC2020
Pres. Trump lifted the ban on gun silencer sales to unfriendly governments and foreign companies, endangering the lives of U.S. troops, at the behest of a former lobbyist for the gun industry. #RNC2020
After receiving $30 million in political support from the NRA in 2016, the Trump administration has shaped policies at the NRA’s behest, like when NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre told him to “stop the games” around gun safety legislation after last year’s mass shootings. #RNC2020
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