Trump suggests tying 'strong background checks' to immigration reform legislation after two mass shootings

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Trump called on Republicans and Democrats to “come together and get strong background checks” for gun purchases, following two mass shootings over the weekend.

"We must have something good, if not GREAT, come out of these two tragic events!" Trump wrote.that in less than a day killed 31 people and wounded dozensA gunman in El Paso opened fire in a Walmart on Saturday morning, killing 22 and wounding at least 26.

South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, another presidential contender, tweeted that Trump "isn't just failing to confront and disarm these domestic terrorists, he is amplifying and condoning their hate." "And then to come out and say he could go for background checks for gun owners, but only if there's immigration reform? What's the connection between background checks and immigration reform? That we have to keep guns out of the hands of the invading hordes of less-than-human people coming across our borders?" Nadler continued.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

"I believe that fighting terrorism remains a national priority. And that should include standing firm against white terrorism here in the U.S.," said George P. Bush, a Texas Republican and nephew of former President George W. Bush.

 

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You can't use your entire time in office creating division then call for unity in a day... Does he not know how life works?

Bill is sitting on senatemajldr desk for year.realDonaldTrump get him off his ass.

For the people of Toledo or Dayton Just wondering. 😳😐

he is incapable of taking any responsibilty for anything !

Absurd.

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