Biden announces creation of first White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention led by Harris

Summary:

President Biden announced the creation of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention that will be led by Vice President Kamala Harris. The office will focus on reducing gun violence and will work with communities and law enforcement to develop policies and strategies to prevent gun violence. President Biden emphasized the need to ban assault weapons, high capacity magazines, and to crack down on ghost guns. He also stated that if members of Congress refuse to act, then new members of Congress will be elected that will act.

Key takeaways:

  • President Biden announced the creation of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention that will be led by Vice President Kamala Harris.
  • The office will focus on reducing gun violence and will work with communities and law enforcement to develop policies and strategies to prevent gun violence.
  • President Biden emphasized the need to ban assault weapons, high capacity magazines, and to crack down on ghost guns.
  • He also stated that if members of Congress refuse to act, then new members of Congress will be elected that will act.
  • The President believes that the safety of children from gun violence is on the ballot.