VP Harris Advocates for Gun Control at Parkland School, Faces Opposition
During a visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new national office to promote red flag laws, amidst criticism from a victim's father and political reactions.
- Vice President Kamala Harris visited Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, advocating for stricter gun control measures.
- Harris announced the creation of the National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center to assist states with red flag laws.
- A Parkland victim's father criticized Harris' visit as a 'slap in the face', accusing her of politicizing the tragedy.
- The visit sparked political reactions, with some seeing it as a positive step towards preventing future shootings, while others viewed it as an unwelcome spectacle.
- Harris emphasized the need for universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, and addressing trauma in communities.