Trump Says He Has Spoken to Congressional Leaders About ‘Common-Sense, Sensible’ Background Checks

President Donald Trump speaks to media before departing on Marine One en route to Ohio and Texas, from the White House South Lawn in Washington on Aug. 7, 2019. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch Times

President Donald Trump said on Friday, Aug. 9 at the White House that he has spoken to Senate and House leaders about “meaningful” background checks, adding that he is confident Congress will work together to bring change.

Speaking to reporters before departing for a fundraiser in the Hamptons, Trump gave more insights into his discussions with congressional leaders about strengthening gun laws. He pointed to the discussions in an earlier tweet on Friday.