Videos tagged with Trump Administration

The Acting U.S. Attorney General discusses the Department of Justice's plans to restore Second Amendment rights by reworking regulations. He highlights an executive order from President Trump and the hiring of a law professor to review existing rules. The DOJ is days away from releasing changes affecting FFLs, aiming to simplify processes and remove unnecessary restrictions, with a stated goal of making lasting changes that go beyond the current administration.

This video discusses the Gun Owners of America's (GOA) concerns with the Department of Justice (DOJ) under former Attorney General Pam Bondi, arguing that the DOJ did not adequately advance President Trump's pro-Second Amendment agenda. GOA highlights specific instances where they believe the DOJ, under Bondi's leadership, fought against gun owner protections and failed to overturn gun control measures. The video calls for a new, uncompromising Attorney General to prioritize overturning gun control and securing Second Amendment victories.

This podcast episode from the NRA Annual Meetings 2026 features NRA CEO/EVP Doug Hamlin discussing the organization's current focus on unity, transparency, and member engagement. Key topics include legislative battles in Virginia and California, the impact of the Trump administration on Second Amendment rights and crime reduction, and the benefits of the new NRA app for members. Hamlin emphasizes the importance of recruiting new gun owners while honoring the organization's history.

This video emphasizes the historical and foundational importance of the Second Amendment as the ultimate safeguard of all other rights. It highlights the Trump administration's commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights, citing an executive order and a memorandum allowing War Department personnel to carry private weapons on installations. The speaker, identified as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, frames gun ownership as a God-given right and a legacy of American patriots.

Eric Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs regarding threats to the Second Amendment. He highlighted the ATF's compilation of nearly 1 billion gun owner records, arguing it constitutes an illegal registry and a precursor to confiscation. Pratt urged Congress to pass legislation like Senator Ris's S119 and Representative Cloud's No Registry Rights Act to eliminate this database and prevent future infringements on gun ownership rights.

This video discusses a significant policy change announced by the U.S. Department of Justice, allowing them to hire individuals who support the Trump agenda and the Second Amendment, without requiring them to relocate to Washington D.C. The host, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, argues this expands the talent pool, bringing in perspectives from outside the traditional D.C. political establishment and potentially leading to stronger advocacy for Second Amendment rights within the DOJ. The change is framed as a strategic move to counter the perceived liberal bias within the D.C. bureaucracy.

The video details the ongoing legal battle surrounding the ATF's pistol brace rule. While the rule has been vacated nationwide, the DOJ continues to assert its ability to enforce restrictions on braced pistols using underlying statutory theories. Congressional pressure from US Senators is now mounting, demanding the ATF cease this enforcement and issue formal guidance. The critical Gun Owners of America (GOA) and State of Texas case seeks a permanent injunction against this enforcement theory.

The Benson case, concerning Washington D.C.'s magazine ban, has seen a significant procedural shift. The US government, while no longer defending the ban itself, has requested a rehearing focused on the remedy issued by the lower court, specifically the vacating of related convictions. The court denied the plaintiffs' motion to strike the government's response, allowing the government's arguments to be considered and the plaintiffs to respond, moving the case into a new phase of legal deliberation.

The Trump DOJ has announced it will reconsider the Biden-era frame and receiver rule, often referred to as the 'ghost gun rule.' This decision follows pressure from Gun Owners of America and clarifies that a previous statement by a DOJ trial lawyer regarding the rule's status was a procedural snapshot, not a policy change. The administration is reportedly waiting for the confirmation of a new ATF director before implementing any rulemaking.

This video discusses the potential implications of Virginia's HB27, an assault weapon and magazine ban, and the Trump administration's DOJ's potential actions. It highlights the DOJ's ability to sue for unconstitutionality, file statements of interest, and amicus briefs to challenge state-level gun control measures. The content emphasizes the significance of this case for the 'common use' argument established by the Bruin decision and its potential impact on future Second Amendment litigation.

The DOJ has announced they will maintain the current Biden-era frame and receiver rule, reversing a previous indication that changes were forthcoming. This decision comes after the ATF requested a stay in legal challenges to allow for rule modification. The rule, finalized in 2022, expanded the definition of a firearm frame or receiver to include partially complete, disassembled, or nonfunctional parts, and reclassified parts kits requiring FFL handling. This reversal is attributed to potential political and legal complications, especially after the Fifth Circuit's decision to uphold the rule.

This video analyzes a recent statement by a Department of Justice trial lawyer regarding the Biden administration's definition of firearm frames or receivers. The speaker, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and Second Amendment advocate, explains that the statement, made in the context of a legal scheduling order, does not represent a permanent policy shift by the Trump administration. He attributes the lack of immediate regulatory action to the pending confirmation of an ATF director and historical precedent, suggesting that the Senate's delay is the primary factor, not a deliberate Trump administration stance. Smith advises against overreacting to the statement, emphasizing that the ATF's rulemaking process is currently constrained by procedural norms and the absence of a confirmed agency head.