The president also says he is open to supporting legislation that would make small improvements in the national gun background check system. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Yet Cruz was still able to pass the nation's gun background check system in February 2017 and obtain an AR -15-style semiautomatic rifle, one that he used to kill 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine's Day. (local10.com)
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D - N.Y. says President Trump's proposed budget would slash funds for gun background check systems already in place. (wshu.org)