"Biden Offers Support and Urges Action on Gun Control in Lewiston After Mass Shooting"
TL;DR
President Biden visited Lewiston, Maine, to meet with the families of the victims and survivors of a mass shooting that killed 18 people at a bar and a bowling alley. He expressed his condolences and emphasized the need for common-sense gun control measures to protect communities and prevent further acts of violence. The visit was not intended as a platform for new gun control advocacy, but rather as an opportunity for the president to console and support the grieving community.
- Biden Mourns With Lewiston After Mass Shooting: 'You're Not Alone' The New York Times
- President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden met with families and first responders in Lewiston, Maine CBS Philadelphia
- Pres. Biden consoles families, calls for common sense gun legislation during visit to Lewiston WGME
- Biden pays respects to victims of Lewiston shooting: 'We know your hearts are broken' MSNBC
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