President Joe Biden is diverting from his scheduled trip to Wilmington, North Carolina to make a stop in Charlotte. The purpose of this detour is to meet with the families of law enforcement officers who were tragically shot and killed while on duty. It is worth noting that this meeting comes just one week after President Biden met with the grieving relatives of two police officers who lost their lives in Upstate New York.
The AR-15, a firearm frequently employed in mass shootings, falls under the category of “assault weapons” targeted for a ban by Biden. Following a devastating school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022, Congress enacted the most extensive gun safety legislation in years. However, Biden asserts that it falls short of the necessary measures.
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In response to the recent North Carolina killings, Biden emphasized the need for increased protection of law enforcement officers. He stated that the United States should take further measures to ensure the safety of these officers by providing them with adequate funding and resources to effectively carry out their duties and safeguard the well-being of the public.
Just two weeks prior to this incident, there was another tragic shooting of law enforcement officers in Syracuse, New York. Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Officer Michael Jensen lost their lives while attempting to apprehend a driver who had fled a traffic stop. Following his speech, President Biden had the opportunity to meet with the families of both officers to offer his condolences.
On Thursday, Biden will also travel to Wilmington, where he will announce that his administration is allocating an additional $3 billion to replace lead pipes across the country. This funding builds upon the $5.8 billion in federal funds that were previously announced in February for water infrastructure projects nationwide.
Funding for the pipe replacement project stems from a significant legislative achievement of the administration, namely the bipartisan infrastructure law signed by President Biden in 2021. This law allocates more than $50 billion specifically for the improvement of the country’s water infrastructure.
“It’s long overdue to completely eliminate lead,” emphasized Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan on Wednesday. “This issue encompasses public health, environmental justice, and fundamental human rights.”
