Politics
Biden Renews Call for Assault Rifle Ban Following Attempted Shooting of Trump
In the wake of a recent failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has reiterated his call for Congress to ban assault rifles, including the AR-15 model used in the incident.
During a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Trump narrowly escaped injury when a gunman, shooting from a nearby rooftop, grazed his ear with a bullet. In response, Biden addressed the nation, emphasizing the need for stricter gun control measures.
“An AR-15 was used in the shooting of Donald Trump. This was the assault weapon that killed so many others, including children. It’s time to outlaw them,” Biden declared at a convention in Las Vegas.
The shooting led to a temporary halt in Biden’s campaign activities, as his team paused verbal attacks, pulled television ads, and promoted a message of unity. Returning to the campaign trail, Biden acknowledged the heated nature of current politics but stressed the importance of truth and transparency. Speaking at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) convention, he remarked, “Just because our politics are very divided doesn’t mean we should stop telling the truth. Who you are, what you’ve done, what you will do – that’s fair game.”
Biden also highlighted the achievements of his administration, noting, “Black unemployment hit a record low under the Biden-Harris administration,” referring to the historic 4.8% unemployment rate for Black or African Americans in 2023.
Gun control has long been a focal point of Biden’s political agenda. He played a key role in passing the 1994 assault weapons ban, which expired in 2004. Reflecting on that achievement, he stated, “I’ve done it before, I’ll do it again.” In 2022, Biden signed into law significant gun safety legislation, including enhanced background checks for gun buyers, marking the most substantial gun control measure in over two decades.
Despite these efforts, Biden has faced substantial opposition from Republicans regarding an assault weapons ban. Trump, who has consistently opposed Biden’s gun control measures, reaffirmed his stance even after the attempt on his life, promising to dismantle Biden’s gun rules if re-elected in November.
Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting by Thomas Matthew Crooks, who managed to fire at Trump from a building 130 meters away. An independent review of the Secret Service’s response to the incident is underway, and Republican leaders in Congress have announced their own investigation into the matter.
President-elect Donald Trump has named Chris Wright, an oil and gas executive, to head the US Energy Department. Wright, the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, is known for his scepticism regarding climate change and is expected to advance Trump’s agenda of increasing fossil fuel production.
Trump praised Wright in a statement, describing him as a “key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in a new Golden Age of American Prosperity and Global Peace.” The president-elect also announced that Wright will serve on a newly formed Council of National Energy, which aims to guide the United States toward energy dominance through deregulation and encouraging private sector investments.
In related news, Trump’s campaign revealed that Will Scharf, one of the president-elect’s personal lawyers, will become the assistant to the president and White House staff secretary. Trump highlighted Scharf’s legal expertise, referring to him as a “highly skilled attorney who will be a crucial part of my White House team.”
Scharf notably represented Trump in a Supreme Court hearing on presidential immunity, where the court ruled that Trump was partially immune from prosecution for actions taken during his presidency. In his new role, Scharf will manage key documents, including reports and briefings for the president.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is set to visit the Amazon rainforest later today, where he will engage with Brazilian indigenous leaders. This visit underscores his administration’s commitment to environmental and conservation efforts on a global scale.
President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled two significant appointments as he prepares for his return to the White House in January. Elise Stefanik, a 40-year-old New York Congresswoman, has been confirmed as Trump’s choice for the role of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Additionally, Trump has appointed Tom Homan, 62, to be his “border tsar.” Homan previously served as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during Trump’s first term.
This move comes as the Republican Party inches closer to securing full control of Congress. The GOP has already captured a majority in the Senate and is three seats away from winning the House of Representatives. The Republicans currently hold 215 seats, while Democrats have 210. Control of the 218-seat majority in the House would grant Republicans significant legislative power, including initiating spending bills and launching impeachment proceedings.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce Homan’s appointment, saying, “Tom Homan will be in charge of our Nation’s Borders (‘The Border Czar’), including… the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security.” Trump emphasized Homan’s role in deportation efforts, adding, “Congratulations to Tom. I have no doubt he will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job.”
President Joe Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to the White House for a meeting in the Oval Office next week. This tradition of sitting presidents welcoming their successors has been observed for decades, though it was notably absent in 2020 when Trump did not extend the invitation to Biden.
These meetings typically focus on the transition period and key considerations for establishing a new administration. During their sessions, outgoing and incoming presidents often discuss both domestic and foreign policy and emphasize a smooth transition of power.
In 2016, President Barack Obama hosted Trump and later said they agreed to collaborate for the good of the country. Similarly, when President George W. Bush met President-elect Obama in 2008, they talked about economic and security matters, while Laura Bush and Michelle Obama explored the White House grounds.
This upcoming meeting between Biden and Trump marks a significant step as the nation prepares for the presidential transition.
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