On Friday, May 27, former President Donald Trump called for “arming citizens” in order to combat “evil within our society”, which he claimed was responsible for the horrific massacre at an elementary school Texas.
The Republican billionaire was speaking to first American arms lobby, located a few hundred kilometers from Texas town where shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers left them dead. The former president stated that “the existence of evil within our society is not a reason to disarm law-abiding citizen.” He stated that the only reason to arm law-abiding citizens is because of evil.
Donald Trump accused Joe Biden, his successor, and the Democratic Party (of politically exploiting the “tears of bereaved family” by trying to pass gun legislation.
Joe Biden is currently a proponent of the register of emotion, questioning and the law. “When for love of God will we face the gun lobby?” He exclaimed Tuesday that it was also political calculation.
Former senator attached to parliamentary power wants Congress to pass a bill which would broaden the examination of the mental and judicial backgroundss arms buyers while banning assault rifles as well as the large-scale purchase of ammunition. “We did everything we could. […] However, Congress is needed right now,” said Karine Jean-Pierre, executive spokeswoman, on Thursday.
The conservatives are opposed to calls for a reduction in firearms. They also oppose the argument that better treatment of mental health problems in America, which Donald Trump emphasized on Friday. Former White House tenant said that the shooter was an “out-of-control lunatic”. He promised that he would burn in hell.
Former real estate mogul called for greater security in American schools. He suggested installing metal detectors and heavy-duty fencing in front of schools, and arming teachers.
Just a few minutes before, Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, had stated that the United States should ban weapons confiscation or ban. This would result in an increase in crime. He stated that “many more single mothers will be assaulted and raped on the subway.”