Trump endorses guns for teachers to stop shootings US President Donald Trump has said arming teachers could prevent school shootings like that which left 17 people dead last week in Florida. A staff member with a gun could end an attack "very quickly", he said. Mr. Trump floated the proposal as emotional survivors of the 14 February massacre implored him to make sure something similar does not occur again. The Republican president also backed calls for improved background checks on gun buyers. Other survivors meanwhile lobbied Florida lawmakers on gun control. "We'll be very strong on background checks, very strong emphasis on the mental health of somebody," Mr. Trump told the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during Wednesday's televised event at the White House.

I will always remember the time I spent today with courageous students, teachers and families. So much love in the midst of so much pain. We must not let them down. We must keep our children safe!!

Full Listening Session: https://t.co/x5VenyQX5p pic.twitter.com/CAPfX5odIp
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 22, 2018

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