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Trump campaign clarifies ex-president did not purchase firearm during South Carolina visit after legality concerns raised

  • Trump expressed interest in buying a Glock handgun with his face on it at a South Carolina gun store but did not complete the purchase.
  • Trump's campaign initially claimed he bought the gun but later backtracked, saying he only looked at firearms.
  • Federal law prohibits those under felony indictment from purchasing guns, and Trump faces multiple indictments.
  • A federal judge recently ruled the prohibition unconstitutional, but the decision's implications are still unclear.
  • Trump held other campaign events in South Carolina, criticizing Biden's policies and rallying supporters.
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