NRA Endorses Trump Amid Scathing Attacks on Biden; Gun Control Takes Center Stage in 2024 Election Battle

May 19, 2024
NRA Endorses Trump Amid Scathing Attacks on Biden; Gun Control Takes Center Stage in 2024 Election Battle
  • Former 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.

Summary based on 18 sources


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