Having previously criticized an armed deputy who failed to intervene in the February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Trump also branded the performance of some local law enforcement "frankly disgusting." During a White House meeting with state governors, Trump said he would have felt compelled to confront the shooter. During a White House meeting with state governors, Trump said he would have felt compelled to confront the shooter. "I don't think we need more gun control, I think we need better idiot control," said Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana. "We must do much more than that," said top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer as he touted legislation that expands background checks.

Source: Daily Nation February 27, 2018 03:45 UTC