Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis & Nikki Haley address the NRA
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On Friday, Republican candidates gathered at the National Rifle Association's annual convention, pledging their support for gun rights following mass shootings in Nashville and Louisville. Left-leaning articles highlight statements made by the GOP candidates, who have all come out to uphold the Second Amendment, while right-leaning articles highlight DeSantis’s attack ad towards Trump’s attitude towards gun control.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting on Republican presidential candidates pledging their support for gun rights at a NRA convention amid recent mass shootings in Nashville and Louisville. Despite pressure to support gun control, the GOP candidates doubled down on their commitment to the Second Amendment. The candidates also came to the convention with different goals: Trump fighting his indictment and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley looking to gain traction before the 2024 elections.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlighted GOP presidential candidates and their statements at the NRA’s annual convention, defending gun rights and the Second Amendment. GOP candidates have indicated that restrictions would only hurt law-abiding gun owners. Pence stated that it is not a gun problem but a crime one, calling for funding for officers and more institutions for the mentally ill. GOP candidates, including Nikki Haley verbalized their staunch support for gun rights, appealing for support from Republican voters.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlighted DeSantis’s attack ad on Trump over gun control measures. DeSantis claimed that Trump endorsed Democrat gun control measures by raising the age to buy weapons and raising red flag laws. Fox highlighted that Trump was linked to prominent Democrats related to gun control. DeSantis and Trump are both slated to speak at the NRA’s forum in Indianapolis, in a potential showcase for potential candidates for the 2024 presidential election.
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Guns and 2024: Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley promote gun rights at NRA meeting
USA Today