A survivor of the Parkland, FL school shooting made an emotional plea during a listening session at the White House on Wednesday — which was hosted by President Donald Trump.
In a powerful speech, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High student Sam Zeif questioned why he — having just turned 18 years of age — had the ability to purchase an assault rifle.
“I turned 18 the day after [the shooting],” Zeif said, through tears. “Woke up to the news that my best friend was gone. And I don’t understand why I can still go in a store and buy a weapon of war. An AR.”
He added, “How is it that easy to buy this type of weapon? How do we not stop this after Columbine? After Sandy Hook? I’m sitting with a mother who lost her son. It’s still happening.”
The President looked on silently as Zeif concluded his remarks.
“We need to do something,” Zeif said. “That’s why we’re here. So let’s be strong for the fallen who don’t have a voice to speak anymore. And let’s never let this happen again. Please. Please.”
Watch above, via CNN.
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