U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris called for an end to the “epidemic of gun violence” in the United States following a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, which left four people dead. Speaking at a rally in New Hampshire, Harris condemned the recurring gun violence and reiterated her support for stricter gun safety laws, including a ban on assault weapons—a proposal that faces strong opposition from Republicans.
Harris emphasized the senselessness of such tragedies and expressed concern for parents who send their children to school fearing for their safety. She urged Congress to pass an assault weapons ban, similar to the one that was enacted in 1994 and expired in 2004 without being renewed. Additionally, Harris advocated for universal background checks and the implementation of red flag laws, which would prevent individuals deemed dangerous from obtaining firearms.
Former President Donald Trump, who is running for re-election and is a staunch supporter of gun rights, also commented on the shooting, expressing condolences for the victims but not addressing the broader issue of gun control. Harris, a former prosecutor and U.S. senator, argued that supporting the Second Amendment does not conflict with enacting reasonable gun safety measures. She called for action to prevent further tragedies and to protect American communities from gun violence.
