May 9, 2025executive actionGun PolicyPublic HealthExecutive Action
Trump Shuts Gun Violence Research Office and Orders Review of Biden-Era Gun Regulations
The Trump administration shuttered the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and ordered a comprehensive review of Biden-era gun regulations, including background check expansions and pistol brace rules. Critics said the move would reverse evidence-based safety policies and eliminate the only federal office dedicated to tracking and reducing gun violence as a public health crisis.