Summary
A fake social media post attributed to President Donald Trump, claiming he said "only criminals carry guns," has been debunked by the National Rifle Association (NRA) as fake. The post went viral after the shooting death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a nurse killed by a Border Patrol agent, which has led to criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the situation.
Key Facts
- A fake post attributed to President Trump claimed he said only criminals carry guns.
- The NRA identified the post as fake and warned about misinformation online.
- The controversial post spread widely after the death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a nurse shot by a Border Patrol agent.
- Pretti legally carried a gun with a permit, and videos showed he held a phone, not a gun, when he was shot.
- The NRA criticized comments from Bill Essayli, a U.S. attorney, for being hasty and urged against generalizations.
- Trump has been perceived as an NRA ally since his 2016 campaign, where the NRA provided significant support.
- The NRA emphasized the need for vigilance against fake news and AI-generated misinformation.
