Adams Responds to President Trump’s Comments about Arming Teachers

Charlotte, N.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement in response to President Trump's support of arming teachers to prevent shootings in schools.

"As an educator of over forty years, I know that a ‘well-armed teacher' should have new text books, a decent salary, and access to technology for every student in the classroom, not a weapon," said Congresswoman Adams. "Arming teachers increases the likelihood of fatal accidents in classrooms and more loss of life during crisis situations. As lawmakers, we must seek greater protections for our students and commit to passing real commonsense gun reform, not absurd propaganda from politicians more concerned about campaign contributions than public safety."