🔬Silencing Science: When Gun Violence Research Becomes "Political"
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Trump's February executive order directed the Attorney General to review and potentially eliminate the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, halt enforcement of Biden-era gun regulations, and stop federal defense of gun safety laws in court. The administration targets research treating gun violence as a public health crisis.
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Why This Matters
Your Safety:
Restricting gun violence research means less knowledge about preventing mass shootings, domestic violence deaths, and accidental shootings—leaving communities without evidence-based solutions to protect lives.
Your Children:
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children and teens, yet the administration blocks research into school safety, pediatric injuries, and prevention programs that could save young lives.
Your Rights:
The administration may stop defending federal gun laws in court, potentially invalidating background checks, age restrictions, and other regulations that 90% of Americans support.
Scientific Integrity:
Treating public health research as "political" undermines evidence-based policymaking and prevents doctors, researchers, and communities from understanding how to reduce preventable deaths.
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What is the leading cause of death for children and teens in America according to gun safety advocates?
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Which federal office established by Biden does Trump's order specifically target for review?
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What policy does the executive order specifically target that affected gun dealers during the Biden administration?
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How many challenges to federal felon-in-possession laws have been filed since the Supreme Court's Bruen decision?
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What action did Trump take regarding records of fugitives prohibited from buying guns?
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What Supreme Court case dramatically expanded gun rights and created new challenges to federal gun laws?
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What happened to Trump's proposed gun safety rule closing loopholes in safety device requirements?
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On what date did Trump sign the executive order targeting gun violence prevention policies?
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How many days does Trump give the Attorney General to complete the gun policy review?
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According to the Brady Campaign, what percentage of U.S. adults support teachers carrying concealed firearms at school?
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Federal law currently prohibits people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms.
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Community Violence Intervention programs have been proven to decrease gun homicide rates.
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Trump is legally prohibited from owning firearms due to his felony conviction.
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