President Donald Trump has officially ended the White House advisory that classified gun violence as a public health issue, in a move aligned with his executive order aimed at safeguarding Second Amendment rights. This remova l eliminates access to critical data revealing firearms as the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, a statistic first highlighted by former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy when the advisory was implemented in June 2024.
White House spokesperson Kush Desai emphasized that the Trump administration views gun violence primarily as a crime issue that necessitates a law enforcement response. As concerns grow over rising gun deaths among young Americans—surpassing fatalities from motor vehicle accidents for those aged 1 to 19—Trump’s decision is met with notable public scrutiny, particularly as surveys indicate that a significant majority of Americans favor stricter gun laws and universal background checks.
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