President Trump says he is optimistic he and Congress “can get something good done” on gun policy following mass shootings
WASHINGTON—President Trump expressed hopes that Republicans would join with Democrats to consider proposals expanding background checks following a pair of mass shootings last week, adding that he believes the National Rifle Association wouldn’t stand in the way of the effort.
“We have tremendous support for really common-sense, sensible, important background checks,” the president told reporters Friday before departing for fundraising events in New York.
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