Media Publishes Misleading Headlines About Trump’s Comments Following Weekend Shootings
Media outlets published misleading headlines stating President Donald Trump did not mention any gun laws, despite Trump mentioning “red-flag laws.”
President Donald Trump speaks about the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 5, 2019. Evan Vucci/AP Photo
President Donald Trump spoke at a press conference Monday about implementing “red-flag laws” to help with confiscating guns when threats are detected.
Media outlets published misleading headlines indicated that Trump had not mentioned gun reform laws.
Trump also wrote on Twitter Monday morning about developing background checks following two mass shootings over the weekend.
Media outlets published misleading headlines stating President Donald Trump did not mention any gun laws during a press conference Monday, despite Trump mentioning “red-flag laws.”