Trump responded to the two weekend shootings in both El Paso and Dayton, suggesting we pair ‘strong background checks” with the “much needed immigration reform” in new legislation:
We cannot let those killed in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, die in vain. Likewise for those so seriously wounded. We can never forget them, and those many who came before them. Republicans and Democrats must come together and get strong background checks, perhaps marrying….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 5, 2019
….this legislation with desperately needed immigration reform. We must have something good, if not GREAT, come out of these two tragic events!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 5, 2019
When Trump says ‘strong background checks’, I don’t think he means what Democrats mean when they say ‘universal background checks’. I believe he’s just referring to mental health, as he has in the past.
Trump also suggested the fake news media “has contributed greatly” to the anger and rage in the country, that they need to become more fair and unbiased or it will get worse:
The Media has a big responsibility to life and safety in our Country. Fake News has contributed greatly to the anger and rage that has built up over many years. News coverage has got to start being fair, balanced and unbiased, or these terrible problems will only get worse!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 5, 2019