NRA Endorses Trump Amid Scathing Attacks on Biden; Gun Control Takes Center Stage in 2024 Election Battle
May 19, 2024Former President Trump received a formal endorsement from the NRA at their annual meeting in Dallas.
Trump launched a scathing attack on President Biden, labeling him 'the worst president' and accusing him of conspiring against him.
Trump claimed Democrats want to take away firearms and raised the possibility of serving a third term, drawing parallels to FDR's four terms.
Biden campaigned in Georgia, advocating for stricter gun laws, including reinstating a ban on assault weapons, and highlighted the importance of safeguarding democracy.
The candidates' divergent stances on gun control underscore a crucial issue in the upcoming election, as the Supreme Court weighs the fate of certain gun regulations.
Both Trump and Biden engaged in heated exchanges in key swing states, with Trump criticizing Biden as 'crooked' and a threat to democracy, while Biden accused Trump of being 'unhinged' and obsessed with revenge.
The NRA's endorsement of Trump comes at a time when the organization is facing legal and financial challenges, diminishing its previous influence.
Both candidates emphasized the importance of the upcoming election for the future of America.
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The New York Times • May 19, 2024
Accepting N.R.A. Endorsement, Trump Pledges to Be Gun Owners’ Ardent AllyThe Guardian • May 19, 2024
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Trump teases idea of 3-term presidency at NRA conventionYahoo News • May 19, 2024
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