In an emotional meeting at the White House on Wednesday, students, parents, and administrators affected by school shootings offered pleas for change to President Trump. Photo: GettyWASHINGTON—President Donald Trump, leading an emotional discussion with families touched by school gun violence, signaled support for a plan to arm teachers and coaches and also tighten background checks and mental-health screening before gun purchases. Inviting students and parents to offer solutions to school shootings, Mr. Trump spoke approvingly of letting trained school staff carry concealed weapons that could be used against the shooter with a view toward minimizing casualties.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 22, 2018 00:29 UTC