Gun Lobby Pushback Flares Over Trump Minnesota Remarks
TL;DR
Gun-rights groups push back against Trump administration comments about the Minnesota shooting of Alex Pretti, arguing that criticizing his armed presence and carrying rights inflames the issue. The NRA and Gun Owners of America condemned acting U.S. attorney Bill Essayli’s remarks, while officials like the FBI director and DHS secretary defended limits on carrying firearms at protests, highlighting a tussle overSecond Amendment rights and law-enforcement responses.
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