WA Governor Confronts Trump: Take Guns for Teachers ‘Off the Table’
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In White House meeting, Jay Inslee spoke out against “packing heat” in schools.
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Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) challenged President Trump on his controversial proposal to arm teachers with concealed-carry weapons, during a White House meetings with governors on Monday. Inslee said that both law enforcement and educators were concerned about teachers “packing heat” in classrooms. “So I just suggest we need a little less tweeting here, a little more listening,” said Inslee. “Let’s just take that off the table and move forward.” The president then called on Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) to explain how teachers are trained to carry guns in his state.
WOW -- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) challenges Trump to his face on his plan to arm teachers, tells him "we need to listen to educators and they should not be foisted upon this responsibility of packing heat."
