The House Oversight Committee's top Democrat highlighted the issue of gun violence in the US during Monday's hearing. The focus was on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, which was described as part of a concerning trend of mass shootings in the country.
Representative Jamie Raskin from Maryland emphasized the unfortunate reality that Trump and others wounded at the rally have now joined the ranks of thousands affected by mass shootings. Raskin's speech was accompanied by a visual aid listing several other tragic shooting incidents that have occurred nationwide.
Raskin also drew attention to violent events involving members of Congress, such as the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol and the 2017 shooting at a congressional baseball practice. These incidents serve as stark reminders of the ongoing challenges posed by gun violence in the country.
