Fred Guttenberg, Father Of Parkland Shooting Victim, Escorted Out Of State Of Union Address For Yelling At Trump
The father of a 14-year-old freshman killed during the Parkland shooting was escorted out of President Donald Trump‘s State of the Union address Tuesday after he shouted at Trump.
Fred Guttenberg was invited to the event by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California). He became a prominent gun control advocate after the death of his daughter, Jaime, during the tragic shooting on Feb. 14, 2018.
Towards the end of his address, Trump promised to protect Americans’ right to bear arms.
“So long as I am president, I will always protect your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms,” he said, prompting Guttenberg to yell.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!
A week of political news in your in-box.
We find the news you need to know, so you don't have to.
Guttenberg is pushing a proposal called “Jaime’s Law,” which would require background checks on the purchase of bullets. He has supported Democratic candidates, and filmed a testimonial video for former Vice President Joe Biden.
Former President Bill Clinton came to former President Joe Biden’s defense during an interview on…
A Republican congresswoman took a step further to promote her bill to designate President Donald…
Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party.…
In an unexpected move, the Republican-led Senate unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act,…
President Donald Trump and the United States have officially accepted a Qatari gift of a…
Walmart recently announced that due to the tariffs being implemented by President Donald Trump, their…
