Biden gives Harris gun violence win to tout on campaign trail

Published September 26, 2024 6:35pm ET



President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new set of executive actions aiming to minimize gun violence on Thursday, giving Harris a win on a top issue for progressive voters heading into the 2024 general election.

Since entering the race, Harris has called for universal background checks for all firearms sales and the reinstatement of a national assault weapons ban, but both measures would likely fail in a split Congress.

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