Trump Allegedly Tells LaPierre UBC Off The Table
BY Herschel Smith
5 years, 3 months ago
President Trump talked Tuesday with National Rifle Association chief executive Wayne LaPierre and assured him that universal background checks were off the table, according to several people familiar with the call.
Trump told LaPierre that the White House remained interested in proposals that would address weapons getting into the hands of the mentally ill, including the possibility of backing so-called “red flag” laws that would allow the police to temporarily confiscate guns from people who have been shown to be a danger to themselves or others.
Well, I have two brief comments. First, it remains to be seen what is in a bill or bills that finally do pass and which Trump signs into law. And you know something will eventually pass and get signed into law. The problem is always in the details, and very smart people craft the details.
Second, if this is true, that’s good, but not enough. Rejecting UBC while also signing FedGov red flag laws will leave Trump with this gun control legacy: Bump stock ban, appointment of a second amendment-hater to head the ATF, and FedGov red flag laws.
I wouldn’t want to run for office on that legacy.
On August 20, 2019 at 11:42 pm, Papa said:
Talking in circles the Prez does.
While his daughter works behind the scenes.
On August 20, 2019 at 11:43 pm, Papa said:
Talking in circles the Prez does.
While the daughter works behind the scenes.
On August 21, 2019 at 11:57 am, ambiguousfrog said:
I think what Wayne is saying is a lie. He’s getting out front so he can capitulate on the Red Flag aspects of gun control that just has to be done. Then say at least we fought for you on UBC and AWB. The Orange Mango is probably discussing with Wayne saying I have to do something. They the OM will say he worked with the NRA and are in agreement that something has to be done. They both save face. But we can see behind the window dressing.
“If we can save one child..”
On August 21, 2019 at 3:35 pm, barely said:
‘“red flag” laws that would allow the police to
temporarilyconfiscate guns from people who have beenshownsaid, by someone … anyone, for any reason to be a danger to themselves or others.’On August 21, 2019 at 11:02 pm, BRVTVS said:
When I heard about Trump’s “Second Coming of God” retweet (https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1164138795475881986), I can’t help but be reminded of Herod. http://josephus.org/ntparallels2.htm#AgrippaI