According to reports, Trump spoke on the phone with the head of the NRA to assure him that enhanced background checks were not under consideration.
WASHINGTON – For a brief moment in the aftermath of the deadly mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, President Donald Trump seemed to indicate he would back stricter background check measures in an effort to stem gun violence.
According to the outlets, Trump told LaPierre that universal background checks for firearm purchases were no longer under consideration and that the White House would advocate for other measures around mental health or prosecuting federal gun crimes. The NRA later confirmed that a call took place, posting a message on Twitter later Tuesday from LaPierre confirming that he spoke to the president Tuesday.
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