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Governor Kathy Hochul Calls for National Assault Weapons Ban After NYC Shooting

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Governor Kathy Hochul of New York strongly condemned the recent mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan, stating that the tragedy highlights the urgent need for a national assault weapons ban. During an appearance on CNN's "Inside Politics" with Manu Raju, Governor Hochul emphasized that the incident is not an isolated event, but rather a symptom of a broader issue of lax gun laws in the United States. The Governor stated that the shooter, who used an M4 rifle to carry out the attack, had obtained the weapon in another state with looser gun laws, underscoring the need for uniform national regulations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Governor condemned the mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan, stating that the tragedy highlights the need for a national assault weapons ban.
  • The shooter used an M4 rifle, which was obtained in a state with looser gun laws.
  • Governor Hochul emphasized the importance of uniform national regulations, stating that "if every state had the same laws uniformly, you could not have a situation" where such an attack occurs.
  • The Governor expressed frustration with the lack of action from Republicans in Congress, stating that "we fight really hard in the State of New York to make sure that we have the toughest gun laws in the nation."
  • Governor Hochul also criticized the lack of progress on gun safety laws, stating that "we had an assault ban weapon in our country for 10 years and it worked successfully."
  • The Governor denied endorsing mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, stating that "we're not talking politics... this is not the time and place for it."
  • Governor Hochul emphasized the need for action, stating that "I want Congress to step up and use this example of how this weapon of mass destruction destroyed the life of young families and it's time to act."

Statistics:

  • $2.6 billion: The amount of funding allocated by Governor Hochul for local law enforcement to stop crimes, which has led to a significant drop in crime rates.
  • 10 years: The duration of the previous national assault weapons ban, which Governor Hochul stated worked successfully.

Sources:

  • Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on CNN's 'Inside Politics' (July 29, original text available at https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/audio-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-guest-cnns-inside-politics)

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