A shaken Republican Sen. Rob Portman spoke out against white nationalism and expressed support for red flag laws, following horrific mass shootings over the weekend in Texas and his home state of Ohio
A shaken Sen. Rob Portman on Tuesday spoke out against white nationalism and expressed support for red flag laws, following horrific mass shootings over the weekend in Texas and his home state of Ohio.
“I think there’s more we can do legislatively,” Portman said. “Some of the legislative ideas may not make a difference. This one would I think if you could come up with a way to remove a gun from somebody’s possession.” By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Democrats, however, have said red flag laws are not enough and have called on the Senate to pass legislation from the Democratic-controlled House that would establish universal background checks. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is holding an event Tuesday with Rep. Pete King at a Walmart in Westbury, N.Y. to call on McConnell to bring up the House bill.
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