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Emmer Faces Backlash for Opposing Mental Health Gun Bill

9/3/2025

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) criticized for opposing a bipartisan mental health bill to reduce gun violence.
In an interview, Emmer had difficulty explaining his opposition to the bill that funded mental health services.
He attributed Minnesota's "Trans Refuge" law to the mental health crisis linked to a recent shooting.
The shooter, identifying as a trans woman, died by suicide following the incident.

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) criticized for opposing a bipartisan mental health bill to reduce gun violence.
In an interview, Emmer had difficulty explaining his opposition to the bill that funded mental health services.
He attributed Minnesota's "Trans Refuge" law to the mental health crisis linked to a recent shooting.
The shooter, identifying as a trans woman, died by suicide following the incident.