Senate Hearing on Assassination Attempt of Former President Donald Trump
Sen. Mazie Hirono criticized the easy accessibility of AR-15s during a Senate hearing on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. She and Sen. Dick Durbin focused on gun control, while FBI deputy director Paul Abbate remained focused on collecting facts. Critics argue that the focus should be on the individual responsible for the assassination attempt.
Key Points
- Sen. Mazie Hirono and Sen. Dick Durbin criticized the easy accessibility of AR-15s
- FBI deputy director Paul Abbate focused on collecting facts rather than engaging in a gun control debate
- Critics argue that the focus should be on the individual responsible for the assassination attempt
Pros
- Addressing gun control issues in the wake of a high-profile incident
Cons
- Potentially politicizing a serious event for personal or party agendas