Elizabeth Warren Calls on Republicans and Democrats to Ban ‘Assault Weapons’ in Show of Unity
SUMMARY
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called for Republicans and Democrats to unite in banning "assault weapons" during an appearance on "Late Night with Stephen Colbert." She stressed the need for a nationwide ban, using the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump as a catalyst. Warren also reiterated her stance on social media, sparking mixed reactions. One user criticized her for advocating gun control while having armed security, calling it hypocritical. Democrats typically target AR-15 and AK-47 rifles in their ban proposals. At the Republican National Convention, Rep. Wesley Hunt (R) defended private ownership of AR-15s, arguing that restricting them would be like "letting the fox into the henhouse."
