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Trump's Tax Plan Targets Silencers, Sparks Safety Debate

6/25/2025

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President Trump’s tax and spending cuts plan seeks to remove silencers from the National Firearms Act, scrapping the $200 tax and background checks. While Republicans champion this as a defense of Second Amendment rights, Democrats raise alarms about potential risks to public safety. The bill, packed with diverse policy items, faces fierce resistance from gun control advocates.

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Story summary

President Trump’s tax and spending cuts plan seeks to remove silencers from the National Firearms Act, scrapping the $200 tax and background checks. While Republicans champion this as a defense of Second Amendment rights, Democrats raise alarms about potential risks to public safety. The bill, packed with diverse policy items, faces fierce resistance from gun control advocates.