Mr. Trump said he would press to strengthen background checks for people buying guns and press for enhanced mental health measures. “I know you’ve been through a lot — most of you have been through a lot more than you ever thought possible,” Mr. Trump said, seated in a circle with students and parents. “All I can say is that we’re fighting hard for you, and we will not stop.”“I grieve for you,” Mr. Trump added. Yet it was the emotional appeals that appeared to have more influence on Mr. Trump. You don’t want to be me — no parent does.”Advertisement Continue reading the main storyAs he ended the session, Mr. Trump promised their stories would not go unheard or unaddressed.

Source: New York Times February 21, 2018 17:51 UTC