President Trump said Thursday that background checks will be a “big part” of the coming discussion on gun control and a bill should be forthcoming.
“Many ideas, some good & some not so good, emerged from our bipartisan meeting on school safety yesterday at the White House. Background Checks a big part of conversation. Gun free zones are proven targets of killers. After many years, a Bill should emerge. Respect 2nd Amendment!” Mr. Trump tweeted.
Mr. Trump hosted a conversation with lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle on Wednesday. He directed them to meet on their prospective bills and merge them into one piece of legislation. Both House and Senate members said they have companion bills and some bills are close to achieving bipartisan support.
Many ideas, some good & some not so good, emerged from our bipartisan meeting on school safety yesterday at the White House. Background Checks a big part of conversation. Gun free zones are proven targets of killers. After many years, a Bill should emerge. Respect 2nd Amendment!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2018
• Sally Persons can be reached at spersons@washingtontimes.com.
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