As Trump takes an interest in background checks, there’s reason for skepticism
By Steve Benen 02/19/18 12:42 PM
At first blush, the news today will probably seem encouraging for gun-safety advocates, but I’d recommend caution.
The White House supports efforts to strengthen background checks for gun purchases in the wake of last week’s shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said President Donald Trump is open to bipartisan legislation to shore up the background checks system, which is supposed to prevent people with severe mental illness and serious criminal records from purchasing firearms.
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