Trump’s session with the governors was the latest in which he solicits ideas for stopping gun violence at schools as the White House works to finalize an expected legislative proposal. Trump spent several days last week hearing emotional pleas from parents and students, including some who survived the Parkland shooting, and others who suffered through school shootings in Connecticut and Colorado. He also solicited input from state and local officials
At a luncheon held for spouses of the governors attending the event, Melania Trump expressed support for the students speaking out in the wake of the shooting.
“I have been heartened to see children across this country using their voices to speak out and try to create change. They are our future and they deserve a voice,” she said.
Trump’s daughter and senior adviser, Ivanka Trump, expressed uncertainty when asked whether arming teachers would make children safer.
‘‘To be honest, I don’t know,’’ the mother of three said in an interview with NBC News from South Korea, where she attended the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. ‘‘Obviously, there would have to be an incredibly high standard for who would be able to bear arms in our school. But I think there is no one solution for creating safety.’’
The NRA, which backed Trump for president, opposes increasing the minimum age for assault-style weapons purchases but favors arming teachers.
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