Washington, DC — Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday accused President Donald Trump of deliberately increasing the risk of violence in the United States, arguing that the administration has reversed bipartisan efforts aimed at reducing gun-related harm.
Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Murphy pointed to the administration’s decision to roll back components of the 2022 bipartisan gun safety law, including funding for gun violence prevention grants and mental health programs. The comments came a day after a shooting at Brown University, which Murphy cited as another reminder of the consequences of weakened gun regulations.
Murphy said evidence shows that gun laws can reduce violence, pointing to states such as Rhode Island that have enacted stricter firearm regulations and have seen lower rates of gun-related deaths. He accused Trump of restoring gun rights to felons, eliminating the White House Office of Gun Violence Protection, and halting grants that previously received bipartisan support.
“This is a pretty deliberate campaign to make violence more likely,” Murphy said, adding that the effects would be felt “on the streets of America.”
The White House strongly rejected Murphy’s claims. Spokesperson Abigail Jackson accused Democrats of using inflammatory rhetoric and blamed what she described as a “violent left” for recent attacks, including assaults on ICE officers. She also cited the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this year as evidence of politically motivated violence.
Murphy dismissed the response and renewed calls for additional gun reform, saying the White House remains closely aligned with gun lobby interests. He acknowledged slim prospects for bipartisan progress but said he would continue pushing legislation, arguing that congressional Republicans are unlikely to act without Trump’s approval.
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