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Rhiannon12866

(261,863 posts) Tue Jul 7, 2026, 03:00 AM 21 hrs ago

Trump restores gun rights for the mentally ill (seriously) - Rachel Maddow - MS NOW [View all]

For reasons that are hard to fathom, included among Biden era gun rules that Donald Trump has rolled back are restrictions on people who have been adjudicated mentally ill, making it easier for them to get access to guns and ammunition.

Mirianna Mitchem, former associate assistant director at the ATF, talks with Rachel Maddow about the danger Trump is courting with his recklessness. - Aired on 07/06/2026.

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Trump restores gun rights for the mentally ill (seriously) - Rachel Maddow - MS NOW [View all] Rhiannon12866 21 hrs ago OP

this may be the dumbest government policy rampartd 21 hrs ago #1

That's the only way he can own one. Wonder Why 19 hrs ago #2

Maybe one of those mentally ill people who has their gun rights restored Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago #3

I've thought of that. But how many others would have to pay with their lives? Rhiannon12866 19 hrs ago #4

Agree. I was just being snarky. Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago #5

I completely agree, the last thing we want is for the mentally ill to have access to guns Rhiannon12866 18 hrs ago #6

I have no idea why the fuck anyone would want this. The GQP are nuts and I'd love to hear their insane defense for it. Karasu 18 hrs ago #7

Assembling his army before the midterms. Baitball Blogger 17 hrs ago #8