Trump Addresses Violence Amid Calls for Gun Control Following Shootings

Former President Donald Trump addressed violence in the wake of shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach, expressing condolences for the victims. At a holiday reception at the White House, Trump mentioned the two fatalities and nine injuries from the Brown University shooting, stating, 'two are looking down on us right now from Heaven.' This incident marked the 389th mass shooting in the U.S. for the year, highlighting ongoing debates about gun control.

The tragedy at Brown has reignited discussions about federal legislation aimed at reducing gun violence, with Senator Chris Murphy drawing parallels to the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting and emphasizing the lasting impact of such tragedies on communities.

In Australia, the Bondi Beach shooting, which left at least 16 dead, has also drawn attention to public safety and gun laws, as authorities labeled it a terror incident targeting the Jewish community. Trump's comments come as calls for stricter gun control measures intensify across the U.S., amid a backdrop of increasing violence in various parts of the world.