New gun rules and lawsuits against states signal how this Trump administration is using its powers to align itself with the wishes of the gun rights movement.
A detailed view of a hat that reads, God Guns and Trump is seen at a campaign event for U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, a Republican from Louisiana, at Bourne's Restaurant on May 6, 2026 in Franklinton, La. Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under the Trump administration's second term.
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