NRA opposes 'red flag' gun restrictions, CEO Wayne LaPierre says

Wayne LaPierre, the embattled leader of the National Russian Asso- whups, typo there, the National Rifle Association, is opposed to new so-called 'red flag' gun restrictions being proposed by lawmakers after back-to-back gun massacres in Dayton and El Paso this week.

That the NRA would oppose new gun laws is not a surprise. Putin wouldn't want that either.

Here's the tweet, and below it, a screengrab of the copy.

Donald Trump didn't have time to speak to a Congresswoman from El Paso, but he did have time to talk to @NRA CEO and gun lobbyist Wayne LaPierre. Got it. https://t.co/wt1e00QR6c

- Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) August 8, 2019

Besides call with NRA chief Wayne LaPierre Tuesday, Trump had several more calls with LaPierre yesterday while traveling, per White House aides. https://t.co/YillUqpaYp

- Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) August 8, 2019

Pres. Trump spoke with NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre after expressing support for increased background checks https://t.co/aYIcGo5zvO pic.twitter.com/hmGciXFiGQ

- CBS News (@CBSNews) August 8, 2019

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