Report: NYPD to Revoke Trump's Gun License
The New York Police Department is reportedly planning to cancel former Pres. Donald Trump's license to carry a concealed weapon following his conviction in the hush money trial last week....
Facts
- The New York Police Department is reportedly planning to cancel former Pres. Donald Trump's license to carry a concealed weapon following his conviction in the hush money trial last week.1
- An official has informed CNN that Trump's concealed carry license had already been suspended last April after he was charged with falsifying business records.2
- Trump had three pistols registered under his permit — two were turned over to the police last March, while the third was moved to Florida, according to anonymous sources.1
- If the gun remains in Trump's possession, it may violate several federal and state laws barring convicted felons from owning firearms and see him face up to 15 years in jail.3
- Trump could challenge any move to revoke his concealed firearm license, which he's reportedly had for over a decade.2
- Last week, Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records to cover his lawyer's $130K payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels to hide his alleged affair with her.4
Sources: 1New York Times, 2CNN, 3Forbes and 4Guardian.
Narratives
- Pro-Trump narrative, as provided by Newsweek. Yet again, Pres. Biden is abusing the US justice system to punish Donald Trump, who has maintained a growing lead in the polls. It's ridiculous to strip a former president — who has full-time Secret Service protection — of his valid gun license while real criminals continue to run around armed and free.
- Anti-Trump narrative, as provided by NBC. It's a federal crime to have a firearm while being a convicted felon. Period. Donald Trump has enjoyed VIP treatment for way too long. It's time he is brought back to the commoner's level. Someone aspiring to head the nation can't be seen as a recipient of favors from the system.
