The world's largest brick-and-mortar retailer says it's time for Congress to act on gun control. The CEO of Walmart sent a letter demanding lawmakers 'do their part,' one month after a gunman killed more than 20 people at one of its stores in El Paso, TX.
The CEO of Walmart sent a letter to Congress on Tuesday demanding lawmakers"do their part." It comes one month after a gunman killed more than 20 people in a mass shooting at one of its stores in El Paso, Texas.The letter echoes a blog post CEO Doug McMillon made on August 15 calling for reform. However, the wording of this call to action is a little more urgent.
But it's unlikely to include new provisions expanding background checks on gun sales after President Donald Trump backed off support for such steps following outcry from the National Rifle Association and warnings about the political consequences.White House and Senate staff continue to discuss gun control measures, an administration official said following Saturday's shooting, but consensus hasn't been reached on areas to move forward.
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