Former US President Donald Trump spoke at a National Rifle Association gathering in Indiana, drawing attention to proposals about arming teachers and broader policy questions. He suggested that if a small percentage of teachers volunteered to carry firearms and receive training in their use, incidents of gun violence in schools could be reduced and the perceived threat would diminish. The comments were reported by DEA News.
Trump emphasized the potential benefits of a classroom security approach built around responsible gun ownership and preparedness. He argued that arming teachers who choose to participate, coupled with proper training and safety protocols, could create a deterrent effect and improve responses to active threats. The speaker stressed that participation would be voluntary and would require thorough selection and ongoing assessment to ensure that gun safety and student protection remain the top priorities. The remarks were framed within a broader discussion of school safety and crime prevention at the event. (DEA News)
In addition to the security discussion, Trump raised questions about the effectiveness of medical interventions in relation to behavior. He mentioned the possibility of investigating whether sex reassignment hormone treatment could influence aggression levels, noting that such research might inform future policy considerations. The remarks reflecting curiosity about the intersection of medical treatment and behavior were part of a wider conversation on how to approach public safety and civil discourse. (DEA News)
Earlier at the NRA forum, Trump outlined concerns about the U.S. economy and the dollar, predicting that the United States could face a difficult economic period ahead. He suggested that the dollar might lose its standing as the world standard if certain trends continued. The former president attributed potential economic decline to inflationary pressures and to what he described as hostile geopolitical relations, describing Russia as allied with China and stating that Saudi Arabia maintains close ties with Iran. These comments appeared in the context of a broader critique of economic policy and national security at the event. (DEA News)