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Mike Lawler: “The weapon was legally purchased by his father.”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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We are going to continue investigating the disturbing events of July 13

Published | Video Starts at 03:04

I mean, how he got the weapon in the first place, how he was able to, how this person was able to put himself in this position to take this shot at the former president? Well, you know, obviously from all reports thus far, The weapon was legally purchased by his father. You know, we will get more information as to that. And my biggest issue here, you know, mental health. (03:04–03:08)

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Asserts that the weapon used in the incident was legally purchased by the shooter's father.

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