Former President Trump is scheduled to address the National Rifle Association (NRA) in Dallas this weekend.
This is the ninth time the potential Republican candidate has addressed members of gun rights groups, according to the NRA. He is scheduled to speak at the Leadership Forum on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Trump’s appearance at the event comes as the NRA leadership is experiencing a tumultuous period.
The group’s head, Wayne LaPierre, resigned in January before he and others faced civil litigation. In February, Mr. LaPierre was ordered to pay more than $4 million by a Manhattan jury for mismanaging a charity fund.
“President Trump is under relentless attack because he is not afraid to fight for people who share American values,” said NRA Interim Executive Vice President Andrew Arulanandam. statement.
“He is uniquely qualified to address members who know what it’s like to stand up for something, even when it’s difficult. The NRA and millions of people across the country “Our members support President Trump, and we know that President Trump supports us.”
Saturday’s event, held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, is open only to NRA members, but those interested can sign up for annual or lifetime memberships.
President Trump has vowed to provide stronger Second Amendment protections if elected in November.
At an NRA event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in February, President Trump said: “With me here at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, I promise you that no one will ever lay a finger on your firearm. Just like the four years I was there,” he said. .
“I stand by the glorious words, ‘Thou shalt not be infringed.'”
Saturday’s event at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will also feature another prominent Republican politician, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R).
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