In their first joint campaign appearance in Philadelphia, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, emphasized their commitment to stricter gun control laws, including a ban on certain firearms.
Harris, who declared herself the official Democratic nominee for President, introduced Walz as a gun owner who supports “reasonable gun safety laws” in the United States. Walz, who stood behind Harris during her speech, nodded in agreement as she highlighted his efforts to institute gun control measures as governor of Minnesota.
The duo’s joint appearance was marked by a renewed push for gun control, with Harris outlining a three-pronged approach to reducing gun violence. She called for universal background checks, red flag laws, and a ban on “assault weapons,” a term used by Democrats to describe firearms like the AR-15.
Harris’s comments were met with applause from the crowd, and Walz’s presence served as a symbol of his commitment to gun control. The two candidates’ joint appearance was seen as a significant moment in their campaign, as they sought to galvanize support for their gun control agenda.
Earlier in the day, it was noted that Walz had previously expressed support for the same three gun control measures that Harris and President Joe Biden have long advocated for in Washington, D.C. These measures include universal background checks, red flag laws, and a ban on “assault weapons.”
