Trump eases gun rules despite assassination threats, allowing more people to buy firearms

President Donald Trump continues to pursue a deregulatory agenda on firearms, recently advancing measures to ease restrictions on handgun sales. The Trump administration has rescinded or is preparing to rescind nearly 40 gun regulations since its inauguration. This includes measures that could allow individuals with a history of mental illness to purchase firearms and weaken regulatory bodies' authority to crack down on illegal gun sales. Trump himself has declared he is "the biggest friend of guns" among all U.S. presidents. This stance persists despite Trump facing multiple assassination threats, including a shooting incident during his 2024 campaign rallies. Early in his term, Trump signed an executive order protecting Second Amendment rights and directed the Attorney General to investigate potential infringements on these rights. His administration has also moved to reverse policies implemented by the Biden administration.

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