July 23rd, 2024
In a widely-anticipated development, Joe Biden announced over Sunday that he will suspend his 2024 re-election campaign. His withdrawal follows mounting pressure from elite Democratic colleagues, donors, and Hollywood figures after a disastrous debate performance against President Donald Trump last month.
Biden, who has been a staunch opponent of the Second Amendment, stated in a public letter posted on X, “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interests of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.”
This news, while welcome, signals that the battle against the anti-gun agenda is far from over. With Biden stepping aside, he has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
Biden’s entire career has been horrific for the Second Amendment, and this was only exacerbated by his time in the Oval Office. On a podcast in May, Biden revealed his radical second-term agenda He stated that the “Second Amendment is not absolute” and “The idea that we allow assault weapons to be sold with magazines with 100 rounds is just bizarre.”
In addition to an assault weapons ban, Biden championed policies like Red Flag Laws and Universal Gun Registration. Worst of all, he strongly supported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which allowed for continued ATF overreach. He did all of this while continuing to lie about gun deaths, push for a radical overhaul of the Supreme Court, and even threaten US citizens with fighter jets.
Not only was Biden’s tenure terrible, but so was Kamala Harris. Harris has consistently supported stringent gun control measures, including the establishment of the National “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation Resource Center. She has worked closely with Biden and the ATF to clamp down on private gun sales and has stood by Biden as he labeled half of America as “semi-fascist” while using executive orders and federal agencies to push their anti-gun agenda.
Harris has also been at the forefront of calls for radical gun bans and attempted to conceal Biden’s mental decline from the public, further undermining her credibility. Her potential presidency poses a significant threat to gun rights, making the upcoming November elections crucial for Second Amendment supporters.
But Harris is not the only potential Democratic nominee with a troubling anti-gun record. California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and even former First Lady Michelle Obama are rumored to be in the running.
Newsom has a long history of advocating for strict gun control laws in California, including bans on certain firearms and high-capacity magazines. Whitmer has supported similar measures in Michigan, and Obama has previously voiced support for more stringent gun regulations.
All of these candidates represent a continued threat to Second Amendment rights.
The importance of protecting gun rights ahead of the November election cannot be overstated, especially in the wake of the failed assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The incident highlights the critical need for self-defense and the preservation of the Second Amendment. It also underscores the dangers of the current political climate, where anti-gun rhetoric and policies can leave law-abiding citizens vulnerable.
This lingering threat is why Texas Gun Rights is mobilizing its members to defeat all forms of gun control and to make protecting gun rights a top issue in November. Red flag laws, in particular, pose a significant risk as they can lead to the disarmament of individuals based on unverified accusations, stripping away their constitutional rights. For these reasons, TXGR is fighting to prohibit red flag laws in the state of Texas.
As the nation heads toward the November elections, the stakes have never been higher. With Biden out of the race and Harris positioned as the Democratic frontrunner, the fight to protect gun rights intensifies. Second Amendment advocates must remain vigilant and proactive to ensure that their rights are not eroded by an administration that prioritizes gun control over constitutional freedoms. The future of the Second Amendment hangs in the balance, and the actions taken now will determine its fate for generations to come.
