Chris Jacobs withdrew from his campaign for reelection earlier this month after facing backlash from the GOP over his stance on banning assault weapons.
in favor of more stringent gun control measures. Earlier this month, Jacobs announced that he would not run for reelection after facing heavy backlash from fellow party members over his stance.
Representative Chris Jacobs, a New York Republican, said Sunday that he chose to support an assault weapons ban after hearing"hollow" arguments from other lawmakers. Above, Jacobs is seen on June 23, 2020 in Buffalo, New York.The congressman told CNN that he felt particularly obligated to act after speaking to several people who were close with the victims in the Buffalo massacre.
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