Delegates Stand Firm on Gun Rights Despite Recent Assassination Attempt

Following a near-miss assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Republican delegates at the party’s Milwaukee convention remained adamant against gun control reforms. Despite the danger posed by assault weapons, they argued that mental health support, not stricter gun laws, was the solution to gun violence.

Amid heightened tensions following an assassination attempt on their presidential candidate, Republican delegates at the Milwaukee convention unanimously opposed any changes to gun laws. They dismissed proposals for tighter restrictions, emphasizing the need for better mental health services instead.

The delegates maintained that measures such as expanded background checks or raising the legal age to purchase assault weapons would infringe on constitutional rights. They argued that gun violence stems from mental health issues, not the availability of firearms.

Law enforcement is still assessing the motives of Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attacked Trump during an election rally, but delegates believe prevention lies in early intervention within mental health systems. Despite past and present pushes for gun reform following mass shootings, Republican resistance remains strong.

(With inputs from agencies.)