Donald Trump will address the NRA in Texas. He’s called himself the best president for gun owners

Published May 17, 2024 10:11 PM

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON
Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to address thousands of members of the National Rifle Association in Texas a day after campaigning in Minnesota in the midst of his hush money trial. Trump has pledged to continue to defend the Second Amendment and has called himself “the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House.” The country faces record numbers of deaths due to mass shootings. Last year ended with 42 mass killings and 217 deaths, making it one of the deadliest years on record.

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