Guns and Politics: Trump's Delegates Stand Firm

In the wake of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, delegates at the Republican Party's convention in Milwaukee remain opposed to any reforms on America's gun laws. They argue for better mental health services instead, seeing any gun law restrictions as infringements on the Second Amendment.

Following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Republican delegates at the Milwaukee convention steadfastly opposed changes to U.S. gun laws, despite acknowledging the dangers posed by firearms. Delegates rejected proposals for tighter background checks or raising the legal purchase age for assault weapons, citing Second Amendment rights.

Instead, they advocated for focusing on mental health support to prevent gun violence, attributing incidents like the recent attack to mental illness and unlawful weapons possession. Trump delegate Will Boone emphasized that gun ownership is a constitutional right that should not be infringed, warning against potential erosion of other rights.

Notably, this stance is consistent with past Republican efforts to block gun control measures and efforts under Trump's administration to loosen gun laws. Despite the opposition, recent legislation under President Biden marks the first significant gun safety reforms in decades.

(With inputs from agencies.)