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Trump and Governors Discuss Arming Teachers

President Trump met with governors from both parties to discuss the merits of arming school teachers as a way to better protect students from active shooters. Some governors supported the idea, explaining why the practice is allowed in their states. Others governors opposed the idea. The president stated that the federal government would help finance the arming of teachers, but that the matter is “largely a state issue.” Read more here.