Trump: ‘Serious Discussions’ Taking Place in Congress on ’Meaningful' Background Checks

President Donald Trump waves before boarding Air Force One prior to departing from Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Aug. 9, 2019. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

President Donald Trump said on Aug. 9 that “serious discussions” are taking place in Congress on “meaningful” background checks.

“Serious discussions are taking place between House and Senate leadership on meaningful Background Checks. I have also been speaking to the NRA, and others, so that their very strong views can be fully represented and respected,” Trump said on Twitter.