Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Mr. Peduto claimed: “I think we’re dealing with an irrational person who acted irrationally. And trying to create laws around that is not the way that we should govern.”
Instead, the mayor thought gun control laws should be toughened.
“I think the approach we need to be looking at is how we take the guns – which is the common denominator in every mass shooting in America – out of the hands of those that are looking to express hatred through murder.”
Just as in the aftermath of every recent mass shooting in the US mainland, the call for gun reform will once again dominate headlines in the coming days.
Meanwhile, the White House stated that the President planned to travel to Pittsburgh, but did not release specific details. Asked whether he believes Mr. Trump should meet with the families of the 11 victims, Mayor Peduto said: “That’s really up to the families themselves.”