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The White House’s Gun Violence Prevention Website Disappears: A Grim Signal or a Simple Glitch?

The White House’s Gun Violence Prevention Website Disappears: A Grim Signal or a Simple Glitch?

The sudden removal of the Biden administration’s gun violence prevention resource leaves advocates questioning whether it’s a misstep or a deliberate decision under Trump’s new leadership.

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Jan 23, 2025
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Well, ain’t this something to chew on? One moment, you’ve got a handy, accessible online resource dedicated to tackling America’s gun violence epidemic, and the next—poof! Gone like yesterday’s promises. The White House’s gun violence prevention website, which served as a cornerstone of Biden’s efforts to curb gun violence, has abruptly gone offline. If you’ve been paying attention to the shifting tides of politics since Trump’s return to the Oval Office, you know this isn’t some random technical hiccup. Let’s get into the meat of the matter and see why this matters—and who’s behind it.

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The Website That Was

Under the Biden administration, the gun violence prevention website was more than a digital landing page. It provided resources, updates on legislation, and detailed the administration’s strategies to combat the ever-growing plague of gun violence. It was a way to hold the government accountable, a beacon of transparency in a nation grappling with devastating mass shootings and skyrocketing gun-related deaths.

For advocates and victims’ families, this wasn’t just a website—it was a symbol of hope. It was proof that someone in the White House had the political will to address one of the nation’s deadliest issues.

Now, with Trump back in office and wasting no time shaking up Biden’s legacy policies, it seems that gun control isn’t exactly on his list of priorities.

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