According to the bureau, under its protocols, it should have assessed the tip as a potential threat to life. It should have forwarded the information to its field office in Miami. FBI agents in the area could have taken proper investigative steps if they received the information.
Gov. Scott called on FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign after learning about the agency’s failure. He called the bureau’s mistake “unacceptable” and its apology will never bring back the life of the 17 victims.
Trump supports legislation to improve background checks for gun buyers
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump supports a bipartisan legislation to improve federal compliance with background checks. Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy introduced National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act.
In a statement on Monday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said, “While discussions are ongoing and revisions are being considered, the President is supportive of efforts to improve the Federal background check system.”
