President Donald Trump during a Public Safety Medal of Valor award ceremony at the East Room of the White House in Washington, on Feb. 20, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to push for comprehensive background checks, with an emphasis on mental health, for gun purchases.
The President also said he would be in favor of raising the minimum age for buying certain guns to 21, and expressed hope Congress would act on the issue.
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
Jasper Fakkert is the editor-in-chief of the U.S. editions of The Epoch Times. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science and a Master's degree in Journalism. With more than a decade of experience at The Epoch Times, Fakkert has played a key role in expanding the publication’s reach, ensuring readers are provided with independent and insightful news coverage.
