If they did a hundred other things first that actually proved they care about the safety of citizens then I might envision a state that wouldn’t abuse such a list. Until then, no way. They can’t even bring themselves to profile the ones who visually are the most dangerous per actual statistics. Of all people, Trump should grasp this.
Freegards
And there’s the out for Trump.
“Well before I can actually endorse such a plan, I have to see what Congress crafts to ensure full transparency and due process for our citizens. As we have seen with the IRS, unelected bureaucrats have trampled on the rights of law abiding citizens. We can’t have that. I am behind the Constitution and the Second Amendment 100%.”
So politically, he can say he’s looking at the issue, but there isn’t enough of an actual piece of legislation to review. Puts the burden right back on Ryan and McConnell.
The HOR Freedom Caucus will put the kibosh on anything bad, particularly in an election year.