Senator Graham pushes back on critics of 'red flag' legislation: 'The Second Amendment is not a suicide pact'
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., appearing Monday on "The Story with Martha MacCallum," said President Trump is determined to pass "red flag" legislation to stop citizens with mental health problems from getting a gun, and to "enhance" background checks.
The president and Congress have been under pressure following the pair of deadly mass shootings just over a week ago.
Graham believes he has bipartisan support for a proposal with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., that he says is a federal grant program.
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The legislation would allow local police officers to hire mental health professionals who can advise them on what cases to take to a judge, which would then lead to a hearing for a protective order.
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The senator however questioned whether Democrats were willing to work with Trump.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"My question is, will the Democrats be willing to work with the president or will they keep moving the goalpost? I don't know," Graham told MacCallum.
Graham also pushed back at critics and gun advocates who feel this type of legislation violates the Second Amendment.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Nobody is going to lose their gun unless they have their day in court, but we're not going to create a situation where the cops sit on the sidelines and watch somebody blow up when there are plenty warning signs," Graham responded. "The Second Amendment is not a suicide pact."