President Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, right, and Attorney General Merrick Garland, left, departs after speaking about gun violence prevention in the Rose Garden.

President Biden Tackles Violent Crime

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 24, 2021

Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager unpacks President Biden's efforts to lower gun violence, which is rising across the country, and the political considerations Democrats must make as different wings of the party diverge on how to handle crime and policing.

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