Gun violence prevention under Trump?

Everybody wants to feel safe. It’s a need that transcends political divisions — and one that politicians readily exploit for selfish aims. 

The 2024 election, as we have reported, played out during a historic decrease in crime. But one candidate and his party repeatedly made false and racist claims about mayhem in American cities. A majority of voters were either captivated by that rhetoric, or made their decision despite the lies, choosing to return Donald Trump to the White House and giving Republicans gains in the Senate, statehouses, and possibly the House of Representatives as well. 

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