NRA civil trial threatens to shake up gun rights organization even with leader’s resignation
NBCDEC 2023
LaPierre Resigns From National Rifle Association
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The Spin
Democratic narrative
LaPierre's resignation is an important win for James' case and a country that's been beset by an increase in gun violence for years. Even while LaPierre and the NRA continued to push pro-gun propaganda, the organization’s membership has waned and its political power has weakened. Although a judge wouldn't allow James to dissolve the NRA, LaPierre's departure and an eventual win in this lawsuit could send the group to its doom.
Republican narrative
This case is nothing but a political witch hunt by an attorney general who built her campaigns for office off lies about the NRA and the goal of taking it down. By selectively enforcing the non-profit laws of her state, James has violated the First Amendment rights of the NRA. The facts of this case will defeat James and leave the NRA on as strong a footing as it's currently on.