Trump ally Jeanine Pirro: Anyone bringing a gun into D.C. can "count on going to jail"
Summary
Jeanine Pirro, a U.S. Attorney and ally of President Trump, warned that anyone bringing a gun into Washington, D.C., would face jail time. This statement comes amid changing Republican views on gun control following the death of Alex Pretti, a nurse killed by federal agents while legally carrying a gun. D.C. law requires gun registration, with restrictions on certain types of weapons.Key Facts
- Jeanine Pirro stated that carrying a gun in Washington, D.C., could lead to jail time.
- The statement follows the shooting of Alex Pretti, a nurse with a licensed firearm.
- D.C. law requires all gun owners to register weapons with local police.
- The city bans residents from registering AR-15-style rifles.
- D.C.'s policy mostly prevents individuals from carrying certain weapons.
- The Justice Department has sued D.C. police over the firearms ban.
- President Trump and other officials have commented similarly about the incident.
- Some GOP lawmakers and the NRA have opposed the recent gun control rhetoric.
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