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Responsibility. >> the real question is what could actually pass. a republican-led senate and democratic-led house and be signed into law by president trump. keep in mind president trump has a close relationship with the powerful nra. the nra made clear their position, a general no to any new gun laws that would be considered gun control has not shifted. im also told on thrill theres growing skepticism as to whether or not anything substantive could actually get done, whether it be background ch...

Something to debate in september. that is not good enough for democrats. take a listen to what house majority leader steny hoyer had to say. >> i think the american people need to be outraged by that refusal to bring a bill supported by over 90% of the american people to the floor for consideration. not to bring it to the floor is an abi did indication of his -- abdication of his responsibility. >> reporter: the question is what could actually pass. a republican-led senate and disappointment-led...

With the powerful nra. the nra made clear their position, kind of a general no to any new gun laws that would be considered gun control, has not shifted. im also told on capitol hill theres growing skepticism amongst aides as to whether or not anything substantive could get done. whether it be background checks or something that has bipartisan support, red flag laws. there are a lot of concerns when you get into the details. and thats the biggest issue here, guys. the details of what could be co...

An abdication of his responsibility. >> reporter: the real question is what could actually pass. a republican-led senate and democratic-led house and be signed into law by president trump. president trump has an extremely close relationship with the very powerful nra. the nra has made clear their position, kind of a general no to any gun laws that would be considered gun control. has not shifted. im also told on capitol hill theres growing skepticism amongst republican aides as to whether or not...

President stepped up. im talking democrat and republican presidents, they have not stepped up and they do have great power. they have great power over you people. they have less power over me. some of you people are petrified by the nra. >> he alone could take on the nra and he didnt. talk is easy. doing something that might upset the powerful nra and some of his base perhaps, that is tough. the president likes to talk about being powerful, he sure seems to shrink in size when the nra is whisper...

Members for being scared of the nra and said hes not and that hell take it on and they want to do whats right and then does nothing and then yet again now is saying its not about the nra, i dont know why -- i mean, it like we are rationally sitting here saying, well, maybe this time will be different. we dont know. >> we dont know. heres the reason why the president has said to aides that this will be different in terms of the nra. the nra is in a substantially weakened position. it has an enorm...

I think we can have some really meaningful background checks, we dont want people that are mentally ill, people that are sick, we dont want them having guns. who does? well see where the nra will be. but we have to have meaningful background checks. >> now keeping them honest, weve already seen where the nra says it will be against them they have said so. he said in a statement quote, the nra opposed the legislation that unfairly infringes. the president talked tough about his willingness to cha...

Decision in supporting me and nobody else would have won. as you know, they supported me very early, far earlier than anybody thought possible. >> so the nra loves him but this isnt about the nra, he claims. >> this isnt a question of nra, republican or democrat. i will tell you i spoke to mitch mcconnell yesterday. he said ive been waiting for your call. hes totally on board. >> keeping help honest, hes not on board. he said hell take up the issue and only after the summer recess perhaps becaus...

Lost both parents and shows a lack of empathy and sympathy in the situation and again, it shows that the commander in chief is more concerned about himself than the people of this nation in trying to heal and to restore us to a place of honor and dignity and be a blessing to that family. it turned out to be just another photo op, no seriousness about the real gravity of the situation. >> you know, the president is saying for the second time that, you know, he wants meaningful background checks, ...

Powerful through the election and their members, many of them are your voters are. so they are still going to have a voice. when they start really -- the nra hasnt really come out pushing back aggressively yet. >> uh-huh. >> im told that is coming. if that comes, well see what the president is saying. >> there was reporting about a phone call from wayne la pierre from the nra. >> in the other direction. the president called wayne la pierre and he was talking about how its time. well get this don...