This whole session is just fascinating.
I will say this: more access is better than less. The president clearly wants to negotiate with lawmakers on critical issues - like immigration, or school safety/gun control - in the public's eye. Gives a really interesting view of the thought process, where he stands, etc.
The easy joke is that this is reality TV. And it is! The reality, though, is these are the discussions our lawmakers are having in the aftermath of multiple national tragedies. It's good that we get to see who wants what.
Now, are there discussions to be had about how Trump thinks this should be legislated? Yes! But now we see where he stands on some of these issues and ideas: he wants to ban bump stocks; wants to raise age of purchase for some weapons; likes the idea of 'hardening' schools...
Also: Trump's always been someone who prefers some success/action to no success/action. While he says he's a friend of the NRA (he has been!), he also says background checks (which he wants) won't pass w/ a concealed carry component (which he also wants!) attached.
