In a surprising turn of events, Wayne LaPierre, the longtime public face of the gun rights movement in the United States, has announced his resignation as the head of the National Rifle Association (NRA). This comes just days before he, along with three other top executives, is set to go on trial for allegations of misusing NRA funds for personal benefit in a civil case.
The timing of LaPierre's resignation is undoubtedly intriguing, as it coincided with a meeting of the NRA's Board of Directors in the Dallas area. The NRA released a statement stating that LaPierre cited health concerns as the reason for his departure, with his resignation set to take effect on January 31st.
