President Joe Biden reiterated his calls for changes to gun laws in the immediate aftermath of the shootings at an Alabama birthday party and a park in Kentucky.
After the weekend’s shootings, Biden released a statement saying, “Jill and I are praying for their families, and for the many others injured and fighting for their lives.” The death toll from firearms among American children is rising, not falling. This is completely unacceptable and outrageous.”
Fatal Shootings in Alabama and Kentucky
This past Saturday night, at a Sweet 16 celebration in Dadeville, Alabama, four people were killed and around fifteen were injured. The majority of the victims are receiving treatment for their injuries, and the investigation is ongoing, according to police.
Meanwhile, in Louisville, Kentucky, a gunman opened fire on a crowd near Chickasaw Park on Saturday evening, resulting in two fatalities and four injuries. According to police, the suspect remains at large. The previous week, a shooting at the Old National Bank resulted in the death of five people.
What has happened to our country when children are afraid to attend a friend’s birthday party? When parents are constantly on edge whenever their children leave the house, whether it’s for school, the movies, or the park.” Inquired Biden.
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Biden Proposes Gun Control Reforms for Congress
Three children and three adults were shot and killed by a gunman at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, at the end of last month. After his wife’s friend was murdered in that attack, Republican Tennessee governor Bill Lee signed an executive order to increase background checks. Biden made sure to tell him how great it was that he did that.
For his efforts to have a red flag law passed by the Tennessee legislature and for signing an Executive Order to expand background checks, I applaud Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee. To encourage additional Republican officials to take action, “As Biden put it.
President Biden has criticized Republican leaders for joining the NRA in a race to the bottom on gun control legislation.
The recent National Rifle Association conference in Indianapolis was attended by prominent Republicans. Next, Biden gives a brief rundown of the specific reforms he hopes Congress will adopt.
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