Kyle Rittenhouse has slammed Vice President Kamala Harris‘ and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz‘s pledge to combat gun violence if they win the 2024 election.
With just over three months until the November election, Democrats look to build on Harris’ razor-thin lead over former President Donald Trump by choosing Walz as her running mate. Walz, now in his second term as governor, has gained recognition for his progressive policies while also maintaining an ability to appeal to both urban and rural voters.
Harris and Walz made their first campaign stop in Philadelphia on Tuesday after the official announcement was made earlier in the day. The vice president praised Walz’s work on gun reform and promised a ban on assault weapons—and Rittenhouse has expressed his disapproval.
Newsweek emailed a spokesperson for Rittenhouse for comment on Wednesday.
“Inflation is rampant, our border is NOT secure, and the economy is getting weaker — yet disarming the law abiding American is the top priority for …