GIFFORDS: Trump Puts NRA Ahead of American Lives
Washington DC — Today GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, responded to former President Donald Trump’s speech at the NRA convention. The speech comes on the heels of GIFFORDS launching GIFFORDS Texas to expand its mission of saving lives from gun violence in the Lone Star State, and the hire of Roger Garza to oversee the state’s program.
Emma Brown, Executive Director GIFFORDS:
“The gun lobby loves Donald Trump because they know he’ll put its profit over Americans’ freedoms. During his time in office, gun homicides skyrocketed by 34 percent and we saw him first support lifesaving background checks, then flip-flop after one call from the NRA. In his speech today, he once again made clear that he will put the agenda of the NRA and the profits of gun manufacturers ahead of American lives. GIFFORDS won’t let that happen. Over the next six months, we’ll do everything in our power to stop Donald Trump and reelect President Biden and Vice President Harris, the strongest gun safety ticket in our nation’s history.”
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