Trump’s Own Aides Doubt His Latest Push on Guns
And Democrats do, too.
Early this morning, President Donald Trump—perhaps unwittingly—encapsulated the core tension that has consumed much of his first term: He’s a leader perpetually torn between his desire for bipartisan deal making and his overriding fear of losing his electoral base.
Now, on the issue of gun control, the president’s aides suspect, those twin concerns may be irreconcilable.
“Serious discussions are taking place between House and Senate leadership on meaningful Background Checks,” Trump tweeted. “I have also been speaking to the NRA, and others, so that their very strong views can be fully represented and respected.”
Following a pair of mass shootings last weekend that killed more than 30 people in Texas
