Joining me now is Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. Senator Kelly, welcome back to Meet the Press. Thank you again for having me on, Kristen.Thank you so much for being here at the end of of an incredibly difficult week for the entire country. Obviously, Charlie Kirk was one of your constituents. You have lived through and experienced political violence firsthand.Your wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Gfords, survived an assassination attempt in 2011. What do you make of this moment the US is living ...

Memphis, Tennessee is the next target for President Trump's deployments of the National Guard to major American cities. It's the latest continuation of what he claims is a crackdown on rampant crime in America. He made the announcement yesterday on Fox News. >> We're going to Memphis. Memphis is >> that's the next city. >> Deeply troubled. And the mayor is happy. He's a Democrat mayor. The mayor is happy. And the governor, Tennessee, the governor is happy. deeply troubled National Guard and anybody else we ...

former ATF director under President Biden, Steve Delach, joins us now. Welcome. Uh, what do you see as important in the manhunt, the photos out, uh, the incredible interest and and national security imperative of finding this individual.And so, I think as time goes on, there's two things that are happening. First, as time goes on, there's more time for the the suspect uh to get further away from the scene, to hide better, to do all those things, right. But as time goes on, the other thing that's happening i ...

Political Violence & Rhetoric - The industry acknowledges the escalating political violence in the US and emphasizes that it is never the answer [2][3] - The industry stresses that words have consequences, especially for those with a large following, and cautions against escalating rhetoric [5][6][7] - The industry highlights that political violence has targeted both sides of the political spectrum [6][7] Gun Violence & Legislation - The industry recognizes the issue of easy access to firearms contributing to gun violence [9] - The industry points out the high rate of gun violence, with over 100,000 people shot and killed every year, and suggests strengthening gun laws [10] Call for Unity - The industry suggests that leaders should use moments like these as opportunities to unite the nation rather than divide it [12][13]

Political Violence & Security Concerns - The industry is closely monitoring the breaking news of a potential political assassination in Utah [1][2][10] - There's a growing concern about the quickening pace of political violence in the country, referencing events like the murder of state legislators and the January 6th incident [5] - The industry acknowledges a permissiveness about political violence, potentially influenced by political leaders [7] - Security measures, reminiscent of post-9/11 era, are becoming increasingly common in public spaces, raising concerns about creating a sense of fear [13][14][15][16] Societal Impact & Underlying Causes - The industry emphasizes the need to address the underlying sources of violence, including easy access to guns [17][18] - Political identity has become overly central to people's lives, potentially contributing to division and violence [11][12] - Reclaiming healthier identities beyond politics is crucial to reduce oppositional forces that can lead to violence [12][13] Call for Unity & Condemnation - The industry highlights the universal and unanimous condemnation of political violence, indicating a shared concern about the state of democratic society [9] - There's a call for everyone to assess the current situation and recognize the potential crumbling of the democratic experiment if people don't feel safe expressing their political views [7] - The industry stresses the importance of drawing a line against political violence, regardless of the political affiliation of the victims [6]

Incident Overview - Shooting occurred during Charlie Kirk's speech at Utah Valley University [1] - Turning Point USA confirms Charlie Kirk was shot; suspect in custody [18][21] - University confirms a single shot was fired towards the speaker [21] Key Figures and Organizations - Charlie Kirk is described as an influential conservative leader in the MAGA movement [3] - Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA, operates chapters across 3,500 universities nationwide [8] - Turning Point USA hosted a student action summit in Tampa, Florida, with over 5,000 attendees [8] - Kirk has 380万 (3.8 million) subscribers on YouTube and 520万 (5.2 million) followers on X (formerly Twitter) [11] Political and Social Context - The shooting is viewed within the context of increasing political gun violence [22] - The environment is described as one of political divisiveness and hate speech combined with access to guns [25][26] - Kirk's messaging is centered on divisive social and cultural issues [12] - Kirk is closely aligned with the former president and the MAGA movement since 2016 [7] Legal and Regulatory Environment - Utah has constitutional carry; individuals 21 or older can legally carry a gun openly or concealed without a permit [13][14] - Utah averages 442 gun deaths annually [15] Investigation and Response - FBI is monitoring the situation and will provide support [5][6] - Law enforcement is investigating videos to determine their authenticity [19][20]

Joining me now is US Senator Amy Clolobachar, a Democrat of Minnesota. Senator Clolobachar, thank you for being with us. You just heard about >> again now. >> You just heard about the situation in Chicago and back in Washington DC.We're monitoring demonstrations against the federal crackdown there. What are your thoughts on the president's escalating targets of American cities, something he has now compared in his social media posts to waging war. >> It's unbelievable.I uh believe as someone who used to be ...

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Gun Control Debate - The Trump administration is considering preventing transgender people from owning guns following a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school [1] - The administration's potential ban on transgender people owning guns is viewed as insane because there's no evidence they are more likely to commit mass shootings [4] - Mass shootings have been carried out by more white supremacists than transgender people, yet there's no discussion of banning white supremacists from owning firearms [5] - Gun rights groups oppose the ban, fearing it sets a precedent for discretionary bans on other groups [9] Gun Violence Statistics - Gun suicide accounts for about 60% of gun deaths annually [7] - White men, representing 30% of the US population, account for 80% of gun suicides [7] Potential Solutions - Comprehensive background checks accounting for psychological factors like impulsivity, anger management, and alcohol problems could help prevent gun violence [12] - Current background check system prioritizes expediting commerce over safety [13]

The United States of America has one of the highest gun homicide rates in the entire world. A fact that rose to top of mind this week when a shooter opened fire at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis during a grade school mass, killing two children and injuring fi 15 other children uh and three adults. The gun homicide rate in the United States is 26 times that of other high-income countries.According to analysis by the Gun Safety Organization, Every Time, see the line at the bottom. like it looks like i ...