Biden’s Shameless Exploitation of Trump Assassination Attempt to Push Gun Control

In an audacious display of political opportunism, President Joe Biden renewed his call for draconian gun control measures following the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. After maintaining an uncharacteristic silence on the matter, Biden finally seized the moment during his speech at the NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, pushing his perennial agenda to ban so-called “assault weapons” like the AR-15 used in the attack.

Biden’s delayed reaction came three days after the shooting at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where 20-year-old Thomas Crooks used a DPMS AR-15, a firearm legally purchased by his father over a decade ago. This incident, Biden argues, underscores the necessity to outlaw these firearms—even though the overwhelming majority of AR-15 owners use their rifles responsibly and lawfully.

Biden’s remarks followed his familiar script, filled with emotional appeals and questionable statistics. He claimed that more children die from gunshot wounds than any other cause—a statement that is not only misleading but also ignores the complex societal issues contributing to violence. One of the most ludicrous aspects of Murthy’s declaration is the inclusion of 18- and 19-year-olds in the category of “children.” By manipulating statistics to inflate the number of “child” gun deaths, Murthy’s advisory attempts to create a more dire picture than reality warrants. This disingenuous tactic is a transparent effort to sway public opinion and push through draconian gun control measures. Instead of addressing root causes such as mental health and socio-economic factors, Biden chooses to vilify a single tool, ignoring its widespread legitimate use for self-defense, sport, and hunting.

Biden's proposals have consistently met with opposition in Congress, primarily from Republicans who understand that disarming law-abiding citizens does nothing to stop violent criminals. The President's latest appeal is no different. His call to ban “weapons of war” and introduce universal background checks has repeatedly failed because these measures are fundamentally flawed.

Contrary to Biden's assertions, AR-15s are not “weapons of war.” They are semi-automatic rifles, no different in function from many other types of firearms used for civilian purposes. The Second Amendment protects the right to own such firearms precisely because they are effective for defense. The President's call for bans and restrictions directly attacks this fundamental right.

Republicans have rightly defended the Second Amendment in the wake of Biden’s renewed gun control push. Representative Wesley Hunt of Texas underscored this at the Republican National Convention, emphasizing the absurdity of Biden's insinuation that America could or should be rid of firearms.

At the convention, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association's promotion of an AR-15 giveaway was a stark reminder that millions of Americans view firearm ownership as essential to their safety and freedom. This sentiment is echoed nationwide, where citizens understand that personal security cannot be outsourced to the government.