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Trump's ATF nominee stalled after conservatives express concerns over his position on gun rights

Chuck Canterbury, front right, president of the National Fraternal Order of Police, signs his commitment of support to police officers who serve in the military during a ceremony Oct. 20, 2008, at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 1 in Washington, D.C. Canterbury is joined by Thomas F. Hall, front left, assistant defense secretary for reserve affairs, Gordon Sumner, back left, executive director for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, and Army Maj. Gen. Errol Schwartz, commander of the District of Columbia Army National Guard. DoD photo by Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden
Sarah K. Burris
May 19, 2020

President Donald Trump's appointee to the lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms was stalled Tuesday as conservatives expressed concern over his position on guns, Politico reported.

Chuck Canterbury, the former president of the Fraternal Order of Police was nominated last year but his appointment was held up by Republicans. Trump has complained that it was Democrats who held up nominations in the Senate.

“I don't personally support any more restrictions than are currently in the law,” said Canterbury when speaking to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Conservatives like Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) demanded to know why the FOP supported an expansion of laws mandating background checks. Canterbury said that it was something that the FOP members wanted and it was his job to uphold what the members wanted. An overwhelming majority of Americans agree with expanded background checks, but the gun lobby opposes it.

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