President Biden Visits Maine, Calls for Consensus on Gun Control Following Deadliest Mass Shooting in State's History

Biden's visit follows a call to intensify debate over gun control when a mass shooting tragedy, carried out by a US Army reservist facing mental health issues, left 18 dead and 13 injured in the small town of Lewiston.

President Joe Biden visited Maine following the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history, which took place in a bowling alley and bar in the town of Lewiston, leaving 18 people dead and 13 injured.
Biden took time to meet with families of the victims, first responders and community members, and called upon Congress to pass new gun laws, emphasizing that this is about protecting citizens' freedom to go places without being shot and killed.
The shooting was carried out by Robert Card, a 40-year-old US Army reservist facing mental health issues. Despite the Army's previous warnings about his mental health and a two-week stay at a psychiatric hospital, Card was still able to legally purchase the weapon used in the attack.
President Biden renewed his call for comprehensive gun control legislation, emphasizing the need for reasonable and responsible measures. However, such measures face significant opposition in a Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
The close-knit town of Lewiston continues to rally around and comfort each other. During a tough time, there has been a determination to recover and maintain community solidarity, evidenced by a large turnout for a local high school football game shortly after the shooting.