Trump’s surgeon general nominee tries to separate guns from gun violence

By Andrew Shepperson

Dr. Jerome Adams, President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, testifies at a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee. (Photo: Senate.gov)
President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general was questioned about gun violence during a confirmation hearing Tuesday and did his best to separate guns and gun owners from the violence caused by those who misuse them.
At a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., grilled Dr. Jerome Adams, asking what he would do as surgeon general about the gun violence in America and how he would address it as a public health problem. The question caused a moment of tension, as former surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murphy’s confirmation was delayed for a year due to his support for gun-control laws.
Adams, Indiana’s state health commissioner, started off by saying that he owns a gun and he often treats gunshot victims.
“I am a gun owner and I have my lifetime gun permit,” he said. “I also work in a level one trauma center, took care of a gentleman last week who was shot six times. I see it each and every day.
He then attempted to respond directly to Murphy’s question, arguing that guns

Source: Guns.com